Saudi GACA logs 2,033 airline complaints in March 2026
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released its March 2026 classification index for airlines and airports based on passenger complaints, reporting a total of 2,033 complaints filed against airlines during the month.
UAE airports serve 1.4m passengers from March 1 to 12, airline ops reach 44.6%
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
More than 1.4 million passengers used UAE airports between March 1–12, according to the UAE GCAA. National carriers are restoring operations, reaching 44.6% of overall activity compared with operational levels before the current regional tensions.
Limited number of rescue flights take off from Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last evening following UAE authorities allowing exceptional flights to take stranded travellers back home.
Tourism sector accounts for 7% of Bahrain economy: Minister
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said the tourism sector now constitutes seven per cent of the kingdom's total GDP. “The World Tourism Index report issued in January 2026 showed that Bahrain ranked third in the Middle East for visitor growth in 2025 compared with 2024, achieving an 11 per cent increase,” she told a Parliament session.
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes AnimaWings to Zayed Airport
Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports has officially welcomed AnimaWings to Zayed International Airport (AUH), marking the Romanian carrier’s first operations to the UAE capital. Scheduled services began on December 27.
Abu Dhabi Airports partners with The Butterfly on inclusivity
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced a strategic partnership with The Butterfly, an organisation specialising in inclusion and accessibility solutions, to strengthen its human resources capabilities and enhance the guest experience for passengers of all abilities across its airport network.
Global Airports Forum focuses on airport innovation
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
The 4th edition of Global Airports Forum (GAF), to be held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) on December 16 and 17, will see over 50 new exhibitors including flag-carrier Saudia and global travel technology giant Amadeus, along with Airport Innovation Trail and Airport Innovation Hub making its debut.
Global Airports Forum doubles in size as KSA aviation sector set for huge growth
Mon, 01 Dec 2025
The Global Airports Forum (GAF) has doubled its exhibition space and expanded the features-rich 4th edition to be held on December 16 and 17 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC).
Innovation, reforms in airport operations sought
Wed, 26 Nov 2025
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, the association representing over 600 airports, has called for industry-wide innovation and policy reforms to future-proof airport operations.
Over 11m passengers travel through Oman’s airports
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Passenger traffic through Oman's airports witnessed a 0.7 per cent increase up to the end of September 2025, reaching a total of 11,176,189 passengers, compared to 11,097,577 passengers during the same period in 2024.
Abu Dhabi Airports reports 18th quarter of double-digit growth in Q3
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 10.1% rise in passenger traffic, welcoming 8.49 million passengers in Q3 2025. Zayed International Airport contributed significantly, with 8.35 million passengers. The airports handled 67,035 flights, a 6% increase from last year.
Oman's airports see 0.1pc decline in passengers by August 2025
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Passenger movement through Oman's airports (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm) witnessed a slight decrease of 0.1 per cent by the end of August 2025. The total number of passengers reached 10,024,998, compared to 10,015,613 during the same period last year.
Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Hail Holding forge deal to transform payment
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports and Al Hail Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the UAE's status as a global hub for tourism, fintech, and sustainable mobility.