Emirates opens new travel store in Bahrain
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Emirates has opened a new travel store in Manama, Bahrain, strengthening its presence in the Kingdom and expanding its customer service offerings after 26 years of operations in the market.
Gulf Air cancels Riyadh flights until October 17
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) from October 12 until midnight on October 17.
Visit Qatar receives GCC award for workforce nationalisation
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation for its efforts to empower national talent within Qatar’s tourism sector.
Bahrain Tourism Minister joins WTTC Global Summit in Malta
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chairperson Fatima Al Sairafi participated in the 26th World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, held in Valletta, Malta, from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Air India Express expands winter West Asia network with 135 daily flights
Tue, 06 Oct 2026
Air India Express is expanding its India–West Asia network under its Winter 2026 schedule, with up to 135 daily departures connecting 23 Indian cities with 12 gateways across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Gulf Air launches Kuala Lumpur flights ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026
Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, thus marking the commencement of a new direct air link between the two countries and further expanding its international network ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026.
Bahrain advances tourism digitalisation, sustainability: Al Sairafi
Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Bahrain is continuing efforts to strengthen its tourism sector by developing its competitive advantages, expanding digital transformation and promoting sustainable tourism, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said on World Tourism Day.
Gulf Air, Sepang Formula 1 event to strengthen Bahrain-Malaysia travel ties
Wed, 23 Sep 2026
Bahrain and Malaysia are set to deepen tourism and travel ties as Gulf Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on September 29, 2026, ahead of the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit, boosting connectivity and access for travellers.
Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027 in January
Fri, 18 Sep 2026
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027 in partnership with UN Tourism.
Bahrain to host 2027 F1 season opener as 24-race calendar unveiled
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Bahrain will host the first race of the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar, which will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 Sprint events.
New Kerala push to woo more tourists from Bahrain, GCC
Wed, 16 Sep 2026
Kerala is launching new tourism initiatives to boost Gulf arrivals, including Bahrain. Culture and Tourism Minister P C Vishnunath said roadshows and information kiosks will be set up with India’s embassy and Bahrain’s BKS. Kerala welcomed 100,000 Arab tourists last year, aiming for 300,000 in five years.
Bahrain Tourism Minister highlights sector resilience at ATM 2026
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Bahrain Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi participated in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, highlighting the event’s role in strengthening international tourism cooperation, showcasing emerging trends and building partnerships, while reaffirming Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable growth and global tourism competitiveness.
ila Bank unveils travel rewards campaign for Gulf Air Credit Card
Sun, 13 Sep 2026
ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has launched a new campaign for its ila Gulf Air Credit Card, giving eligible cardholders the chance to win one of six curated travel packages designed to enhance their travel experience.
Bahrain minister calls for stronger Gulf tourism cooperation
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism Fatima Al Sairafi called for stronger tourism cooperation and integration among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as she chaired the 10th meeting of GCC tourism ministers in Manama.
Gulf Air leads Mideast in August on-time arrivals
Thu, 10 Sep 2026
Gulf Air delivered a strong operational performance in August 2026, ranking among the world’s most punctual airlines. Cirium placed the Bahrain carrier first in the Middle East for on-time arrivals, while OAG ranked it fourth globally.
Bahrain chairs GCC meeting on tourism cooperation
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Bahrain chaired a virtual GCC tourism meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing joint tourism initiatives. Discussions covered promotion and marketing, tourism data, a unified guide licence, the Gulf Tourism Capital initiative, international cooperation, joint events and hotel classification.
Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.
Gulf Air equips 75pc of A320neo fleet with Starlink connectivity
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is expanding its onboard connectivity programme with five additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft equipped with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.
Bahrain prepares to host 93rd UFI Global Congress in November
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Bahrain is preparing to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress from November 2–5, 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain, with tourism officials and UFI leaders reviewing preparations for the international business events gathering.
Gulf Air unveils new Falcon Gold amenity kit with Payot
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has introduced a new Falcon Gold Business Class amenity kit in collaboration with French skincare Brand Payot, enhancing its premium onboard offering.
Gulf Air unveils special Malaysia F1 Grand Prix package
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.