Middle East
Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism
While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations.
Emirates to fly to Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok
Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok –
Etihad brings its flagship A350 to Sydney
Etihad Airways is set to elevate its Sydney to Abu Dhabi service with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000, bringing
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo Prepare for Launch of Global Cargo Joint Business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) discussed their intention to move forward with the launch
Emirates and Air China sign MoU
Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing
Emirates to reintroduce Damascus services from 16 July
Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from 16 July 2025. Operations were suspended to the Syrian capital in
RCU partners with Arabian Leopard Fund to save the ‘Arabian leopard’
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Arabian Leopard Fund (ALF) are spearheading a dynamic global effort to save
Baheej introduces a boutique wellness resort to Yanbu’s coastline
Baheej, Saudi Arabia’s emerging destination developer and a joint venture between ASFAR, the Saudi Tourism Investment Company and a Public
Jazeera Airways to resume direct flights to Damascus
Jazeera Airways, is all set to resume direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus, Syria. Regional carriers across the GCC have
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign joint business agreement
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Turkish Airlines formally signed a joint business agreement yesterday, 1st June, in New Delhi, India.
Hotel101 Global signs joint venture agreement with the Horizon Group
Philippine hospitality firm Hotel101 Global recently signed a joint venture partnership with Horizon Group (Horizon) as the main partner for its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
EKFC advances fleet modernisation programme with investment in 53 aircraft catering trucks
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has inked an agreement with Mallaghan, Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company (FAMCO) and Volvo to purchase
AlUla’s Hotels Offer a Sanctuary of Unique Wellness Experiences this Summer
AlUla, a captivating region of ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes in north-western Saudi Arabia, is fast emerging as a premier
Flynas launches direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus from 5th June
Flynas announced launching direct flights Between Riyadh and Damascus as of 5 June, adding the Syrian capital to its ever-growing
Dubai Autodrome to stage a packed new 2025/26 motorsport season after historic landmark campaign
Dubai Autodrome General Manager Faisal Al Sahlawi has said the new 2025/26 motorsport season will be one of its busiest
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