Oman's SalamAir welcomes Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as CEO
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has welcomed Eng Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as Chief Executive Officer, joining the airline at an important stage in its continued growth and development.
Sharjah steps up airport staffing amid rising passenger traffic
Tue, 22 Sep 2026
Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.
Safari Group seals Hail Airport expansion project contract
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia's Safari Group has clinched a major contract from Matarat Holding to expand Hail Airport under the Airports Cluster II programme. On completion, the airport will have spacious departures and arrivals areas as well as a new 5,600-sq-m southern extension to the existing terminal.
L&T-Mitsubishi selected for $35bn Al Maktoum airport expansion project
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has selected a consortium of India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation to deliver the automated people-mover (APM) system for the $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, said a report.
Final Rentals partners with Autorent to accelerate growth in Gulf
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
British car rental technology platform Final Rentals has announced a major expansion of its Gulf operations through a strategic partnership with Autorent, one of the region's largest vehicle rental and leasing operators.
Dubai Airports will continue ambitious expansion plans: Sheikh Hamdan
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Dubai Airports will continue to advance its expansion plans in line with the leadership's vision to shape the future of global aviation, driven by a relentless focus on innovation and excellence, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Marriott records robust growth momentum across EMEA market in 2025
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Marriott International has announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. It also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year.
AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project inaugurated
Fri, 16 Jan 2026
The AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project, which increases the airport's annual capacity from 400,000 to 700,000 passengers, has been inaugurated.
UK Export Finance pledges $3.5bn to back Al Maktoum airport expansion
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
A major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced at Dubai Airshow 2025 as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued a $3.5 billion Expression of Interest letter to support participation of UK businesses in the $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International - DWC.