Flydubai announces some UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Travel & Hospitality
Eid Al Adha
UAE tops destination list as Saudi tourists spend $635 per card during Eid break
The growth stemmed from a preference for shorter trips, with 69 per cent of Saudi travellers choosing brief weekend getaways
F&B business
UAE homegrown burger brand Pickl opens first Saudi Arabia locations in Riyadh expansion
Pickl serves hormone-free and antibiotic-free burgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded fries and sauces at the new sites
business travel
Middle East business travel surges to $18.1bn in 2024 with 6.1% growth forecast for 2025
Business travel in the Middle East hit $18.1bn in 2024, outpacing global growth. Tumodo forecasts a 6.1 per cent rise in 2025, driven by tech innovation, “bleisure” trends, and stronger GCC-Europe ties
Aviation
UAE travel update: Emirates announces flight cancellations
Emirates announces extended UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches new Sochi route, expands Russia network to 6 cities
Air Arabia has launched direct flights to Sochi, its sixth destination in Russia, with six weekly flights from Sharjah
avuation
Sharjah Airport expects 800,000 passengers in summer travel rush
Sharjah Airport expecting July 1 to 15 to be peak of summer season
Etihad
Etihad Airways gears up for over 7m summer passengers at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport
Etihad Airways expects over 7 million summer travellers at Zayed International Airport. Discover tips, check-in options, and travel updates to enjoy a smooth holiday experience
UAE tourism
UAE tourism hits record $70bn in 2024, ranks among world’s top 7 for visitor spending
UAE tourism sector hits $70bn in 2024, ranked among world’s top 7 for international spending
Aviation
Dubai International Airport braces for 3.4m passengers as summer travel surge set to take off
Dubai Airport expects 3.4 million passengers during peak summer rush — busiest day forecast for July 5
Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Island charts a new path for Abu Dhabi through beaches, museums, and momentum
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi charts a standout course in 2025 with record tourism, cultural milestones, and forward-looking sustainability and luxury initiatives.
Al Khobar Corniche
Bayfront becomes Saudi Arabia’s first Blue Flag beach award winner
Bayfront in Al-Khobar has become the first beach in Saudi Arabia to receive Blue Flag certification
Department of Economy and Tourism
Dubai attracts 8.68m visitors in first five months of 2025 as hotel room numbers reach 153,356
Dubai welcomed 8.68m international visitors from January to May 2025, a 7 per cent rise year-on-year
Air Arabia
UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman flight delays as airspace closures cause travel disruption at Gulf airports
Airports and airlines in the UAE and across the Gulf announce suspended flights and expected delays amid airspace closures and conflict escalation
Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah to add over 7,400 hotel rooms by 2030 with infrastructure investments needed
RAK to expand hotel capacity by 7,427 rooms by 2030, creating new investment opportunities in infrastructure
Saudi ministry of tourism
Saudi Arabia welcomed record 116m tourists in 2024 as spending hit $76bn
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector hit record highs in 2024 with 116m visitors and $75.7bn in spending
Air Arabia
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Latest UAE flight suspensions and cancellations updates from Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia