Etihad extends award-winning streak with major industry honours
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, continued its award-winning streak after securing the titles of Best Economy Class and Best Cabin Crew at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai.
UAE's Al Ain region to be global hub for advanced air mobility solutions
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
The UAE’s Al Ain region will serve as a global hub for design and regulatory activities in the advanced air mobility solutions sector. Supporting infrastructure, technical expertise, and international partnerships will be developed to ensure safe and sustainable operations.
Etihad's A380 debuts in Tokyo
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Etihad Airways has celebrated the inaugural flight of its Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on June 18.
ROKA to open second Dubai outpost at Six Senses The Palm
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
ROKA is set to open its second Dubai location at Six Senses The Palm, bringing its signature robatayaki dining concept to the luxury beachfront resort’s rooftop and further strengthening the brand’s growing presence across the GCC region.
UN Tourism Council picks UAE for next Executive Meeting
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
The UAE, led by Abdulla Al Marri, attended the 126th UN Tourism Executive Council in Spain, reaffirming support for sustainable global tourism and securing hosting rights for the next meeting amid discussions on AI, climate action, and tourism investment.
Etihad, Condor seal strategic partnership deal for new Bangkok service
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has joined hands with leading German leisure carrier Condor for the launch of a new Condor service to Bangkok from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati carrier also signed a frequent flyer agreement with Condor.
Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.
UAE’s Elevate World to convene tourism leaders online
Mon, 25 May 2026
UAE-based Elevate World will host a virtual tourism summit from June 2-4, 2026, bringing together over 250 global industry leaders, hotels, travel agents and tour operators, with Dubai serving as the event hub for participating partners.
Etihad Rail unveils passenger staff uniforms ahead of service launch
Mon, 25 May 2026
Etihad Rail has unveiled the official uniforms for its passenger-facing staff, giving the public an early glimpse of the service ahead of the launch of passenger operations across the UAE.
Etihad Guest launches frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways
Sun, 24 May 2026
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a new frequent flyer partnership with Bangkok Airways’ FlyerBonus programme.
Dubai Airports set to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims
Thu, 21 May 2026
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
UAE hospitality sees female participation exceed 34pc
Thu, 21 May 2026
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy highlighted women’s growing role in UAE hospitality, where female participation exceeds 34% and global workforce share is 52%, yet leadership remains limited at around 30%, underscoring persistent senior-level representation gaps.
Accor brings ALL Accor Explorer to UAE for first time outside Asia Pacific
Tue, 19 May 2026
Accor’s subscription business Accor Plus has launched ALL Accor+ Explorer in the UAE, marking its first expansion outside Asia Pacific and introducing its premium travel loyalty programme to the region.
Indian Ocean, Europe drive UAE Eid Al-Adha travel demand: dnata Travel
Tue, 19 May 2026
UAE travellers are favouring international travel for Eid Al-Adha, with Indian Ocean and European destinations leading demand. The Maldives, Thailand, Greece, France, and Mauritius are among the most booked locations, according to dnata Travel.
170,000 UAE tourists visit Thailand annually as ties grow in 2026
Sat, 16 May 2026
Thailand and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in 2026, with tourism a key driver of growth. Around 160,000–170,000 UAE visitors travel to Thailand annually, with rising demand, stronger connectivity, and expanding economic and people-to-people ties.
Qatar Airways resumes operations to Abu Dhabi
Thu, 14 May 2026
Qatar Airways continues to restore its network across the Middle East, with the resumption of double-daily passenger flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.
Pullman Al Marjan Island nears major 2027 relaunch
Mon, 11 May 2026
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island has entered the final phase of its transformation following earlier public area upgrades. The resort temporarily closed on May 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2027 as a revamped UAE destination.
UAE hospitality sector reaffirms resilience at exclusive FHS gathering
Mon, 11 May 2026
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon, hosted by The Bench at XU restaurant with RIKAS Hospitality Group, brought together over 50 UAE hospitality leaders, reinforcing industry unity and resilience.
flydubai operates 3,800 flights in March, posts high net promoter score
Tue, 05 May 2026
flydubai reported strong customer confidence in UAE aviation despite regional airspace disruptions. The airline operated over 3,800 flights in March and achieved an Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) , nearly double previous levels.
Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption
Mon, 04 May 2026
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
DXB welcomes 18.6m guests in Q1 2026, readies for demand rebound
Mon, 04 May 2026
Dubai International (DXB) sustained global connectivity during regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million guests, over 32,000 flights and essential cargo. With UAE airspace restored, operations are ramping up. Q1 2026 traffic reached 18.6 million guests, down 20.6% year on year.