Dubai International Airport has claimed the top spot as the world’s largest airport by seat capacity in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. A report by Cirium revealed that Dubai Airport recorded 15.1 million seats, edging past Atlanta’s 14.8 million by 2%. The airport’s growth highlights its role as a key global...
Airline ticket prices have dropped by more than 47% for some major destinations, according to travel industry officials. The significant decrease comes after a sharp rise of up to 100% during the New Year and holiday season, as demand for travel has slowed following the end of the first semester break and holiday period. Salah...
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled an extensive lineup of over 100 events for the first half of 2025, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a key player in global business tourism. The calendar includes major exhibitions, conferences, and trade events across fields like healthcare, food and beverages, security, tourism, and finance. This initiative aligns with...
The UAE is set to host six major global conferences for the first time in 2025, showcasing its expertise in organising large-scale international events, according to WAM. One of the highlights will be the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which is scheduled for October. The event will bring together global experts to address key topics such...
The second Khorfakkan Marine Festival concluded on January 5, 2025, after ten vibrant days of activities held from December 27, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Organised by the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club (SIMSC), the event attracted more than 70,000 visitors, offering a unique blend of maritime heritage, culture, and entertainment, according to WAM. Khalid...
Tourism spending in Qatar saw a remarkable 38% increase in 2024, reaching QAR 40 billion, according to Qatar Tourism, as reported by the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The hospitality sector also achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 10 million hotel nights for the first time. The total number of visitors to Qatar climbed to 5,076,640 in...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a record-breaking start to 2025, with an estimated 4.3 million travelers expected to pass through its terminals in the first 15 days of the year. January is set to be one of the airport’s busiest months ever, with daily traffic expected to peak on January 3rd, when...
Emirates celebrated a major achievement on Friday as its first Airbus A350 officially began commercial operations. The inaugural flight took off from Dubai and landed in Edinburgh, opening a new chapter for the airline. This is just the beginning for Emirates’ fleet of A350s, with 65 such aircraft set to join in the coming years....
Starting April 1, 2025, airlines operating international flights to and from India, including those from the UAE, will need to share detailed passenger information with Indian Customs. This new rule, issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), aims to enhance border security and strengthen risk analysis. Under the ‘Passenger Name Record...
Abu Dhabi has added 37,000 new jobs to its tourism sector in 2024, increasing the total workforce to 225,000, up from 188,000 last year. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) attributes this growth to global promotional efforts that have boosted visitor numbers. Saood Al Hosani, undersecretary of DCT Abu...