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TourismADNEC Group to host ADIPEC and WTM London in the first week of November
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, will host two major international events in the energy and tourism sectors during the first week of November, with ADIPEC 2026 taking place in Abu Dhabi and World Travel Market (WTM) London running simultaneously in the UK. ADIPEC will be held at ADNEC Centre Abu...
TourismDubai Ride 2026: RTA Warns of Traffic Delays on Key Roads on November 1
TourismUAE’s E-911 Highway to Feature Up to 16 Lanes Between Dubai-Sharjah Border and Ras Al Khaimah
TourismUAE to enter 2027 with a more productive economy, says Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri
TourismUAE and Georgia explore investment opportunities in tourism, sustainability and logistics
TourismFHS World to return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027
FHS World, a global hospitality investment summit, will return to Ras Al Khaimah in November 2027, bringing investors, developers, hotel operators and industry leaders to Wynn Al Marjan Island. The event is being jointly announced by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA),...
TourismAleppo Citadel Becomes First Site for Syria’s Touristech Digital Tourism Initiative
Syria has launched its first Touristech initiative at the historic Aleppo Citadel, combining digital technology, heritage preservation and interactive visitor experiences as the country seeks to modernise its tourism sector. The initiative was launched on September 27 to mark World Tourism Day,...
TourismMonaco Yacht Show to Bring Global Yachting Community to Saudi Arabia
The Monaco Yacht Show is expanding beyond its home in Monaco with the launch of the Red Sea Yacht Show, a new international yachting event scheduled to debut in Jeddah from October 14 to 17, 2027. The inaugural show will take place at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina, bringing together superyacht...
TourismSyria Travel Show 2026 to Bring Tourism Leaders Together in Damascus
With three days remaining until its opening, the inaugural Syria Travel Show 2026 is set to bring regional and international tourism leaders together in Damascus from September 28 to 30. The three-day event will take place at Al Moutanbi Hall, Dama Rose Hotel, bringing together tourism...
TourismBahrain Surf Park reaches major construction milestone as lagoon filling is completed
Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park has reached a major construction milestone with the completion of lagoon filling, bringing the first-of-its-kind surf and leisure destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer closer to its scheduled opening later this year. The 52,000-square-metre destination is set to combine...
TourismUAE launches Visit UAE identity and Grand Tour platform to strengthen tourism appeal
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has launched the ‘Visit UAE’ national tourism identity and the ‘UAE Grand Tour’ platform, bringing together destinations and tourism experiences across the country’s seven emirates under a unified offering. The announcements...
TourismJamaica and Saudi Fund for Development explore tourism and reconstruction cooperation
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has led discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore potential cooperation in tourism, infrastructure, education and healthcare, including support for post-Hurricane Melissa reconstruction. The discussions, held in Riyadh on...
TourismAl Jaddaf Rotana Complex Advances Sustainable Hospitality with Energy and Waste Reduction Initiatives
Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has strengthened its sustainability credentials after its Dubai properties received recognition under Green Key, Travelife and Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) programmes for their continued efforts toward responsible hotel operations. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel has...
TourismSharjah installs real-time arrival displays at bus stops and stations
Commuters in Sharjah will now have access to real-time bus arrival information through a new digital display system launched by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA). The initiative is aimed at providing public transport users with accurate and up-to-date information about bus services,...
TourismEtihad Rail Expansion: New Station Opening Dates, Ticket Prices and Scenic Routes Across the UAE
Etihad Rail is preparing for the next phase of its passenger network expansion after the successful launch of its introductory Abu Dhabi–Fujairah service, with new stations in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region scheduled to open over the coming months. The passenger service,...
TourismUAE-Based Syrian Entrepreneurs Launch ‘My Syria’, Country’s First Tourism Super App
UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs have launched ‘My Syria’, the country's first integrated tourism and lifestyle super app, introducing cross-border digital payments and a unified platform fo
TourismJanu Al Marjan Island Breaks Ground in Ras Al Khaimah, Set to Open in 2029
Marjan and Wynn Resorts have officially broken ground on Janu Al Marjan Island, a luxury waterfront development that will feature a five-star hotel, branded residences, and wellness-focused experience
TourismFIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Meets Hungarian Prime Minister and Czech President at Hungarian Grand Prix
FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem held high-level meetings with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Czech President Petr Pavel during the FIA Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, discu
TourismSyria Signs MoU with Saudi Firms to Accelerate Tourism Digital Transformation
Syria's Ministry of Tourism has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three Saudi technology companies — Tamkeen, Cipher and Hawaz — to develop an integrated digital to
TourismSyria Records 111% Rise in Visitor Arrivals in H1 2026 as International Tourism Surges
Syria welcomed 3.52 million visitors during the first half of 2026, marking a 111% year-on-year increase compared with 1.67 million arrivals during the same period in 2025, according to figures releas
