UAE, Sri Lanka explore stronger investment, tourism ties
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
The UAE and Sri Lanka are exploring stronger investment and tourism ties, including smoother travel and cooperation in hospitality. UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri highlighted tourism’s role in economic growth, citing more than 43,333 Sri Lankan visitors in early 2026.
Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Spain gain ground among Kuwaiti travellers: Wego
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Kuwaiti travellers are broadening their August holiday horizons, with Tunisia, Sri Lanka and Spain gaining momentum. Tunisia led the growth at 54%, while Sri Lanka rose 30% and Spain 19%, driven by stronger interest in Madrid and Malaga, according to Wego search trends.
Kuwait Airways to restart Colombo flights via Dammam
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Kuwait Airways has announced that it will resume scheduled flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting April 15 with passengers transported by land through the Nuwaiseeb border crossing.
Jazeera Airways discusses resumption of Kuwait–Colombo operations
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka held a high-level discussion with senior representatives of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, regarding the potential resumption of air services between Kuwait City and Colombo, with possible onward connectivity to India.