Canada leads amid geopolitical shifts; Gulf states face drop: survey
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
Canada has emerged as the clearest winner from current geopolitical disruption in incentive travel planning, while the Gulf States is seeing the sharpest fall in confidence, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey.
Gulf tourism faces short-term losses, but recovery will be quick
Tue, 17 Mar 2026
The Gulf’s tourism sector is expected to take a significant short-term hit as regional conflict disrupts air travel, weakens traveller confidence and forces widespread flight cancellations, but analysts say regional markets retain the financial strength and infrastructure needed for recovery once hostilities ease.
Little relief for stranded passengers as Gulf airspace closures continue
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
There was little relief for thousands of stranded passengers across the Gulf on Tuesday as sweeping airspace closures and mass flight cancellations continued to paralyse one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors.
Gulf airlines spearhead global passenger growth in January
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Global airlines reported a 5.9% rise in international revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) in January over last year, with Middle Eastern carriers outpacing most regions with a 83.2% load factor despite a broader slowdown in growth at the start of the year, according to a report by IATA.
Aroya Cruises debuts Arabian Gulf Voyages for 2026
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Aroya Cruises, a subsidiary of PIF-owned Cruise Saudi, has officially launched its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf. Running from February 21 to May 8, the season marks a milestone in regional tourism by blending authentic Saudi hospitality with global maritime standards.
Air India Express offers 5m seats in big sale
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xpress More Sale’ offering travellers discounts of up to 20% on domestic and international flights for travel through the end of 2026. These special fares are available for booking until February 5 with nearly five million seats up for grabs.
Fahad Al Mheiri named Boeing Vice President for Mena
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri as its new Vice President for the Middle East Gulf and North Africa region, starting in January. Based in Dubai, Al Mheiri succeeds Kuljit Ghata-Aura, who has moved into a new executive role with the company.
UK–Saudi partnership to redefine wellness in Gulf
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
As Saudi Arabia continues its rapid growth in the wellness sector, Circle enters the market as a strategic collaboration between UK and Saudi founders, designed to meet the rising demand for holistic, performance-driven health experiences.
Saudi Tourism Authority concludes promotional tour in Gulf countries
Wed, 22 Oct 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) concluded its promotional tour across Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. The tour was executed in cooperation with a select group of partners from the Saudi tourism private sector.