International tourism up 2% in Q1, Middle East arrivals drop 14%

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.

Middle East international air passenger demand down 48.1% in April

Thu, 28 May 2026

Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 3.4% in April this year, compared to April 2025, data from International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

Dubai International ranks among world’s busiest airports for international traffic

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Dubai International Airport has ranked among the world’s busiest airports for international passenger traffic, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025, reaffirming its position as a key global aviation hub.