The organising committee of the Arab Media Summit, which is going to be held during Sept.15 to Sept.17, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE…
Preparedness and multilateral collaboration were at the top of the agenda on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as policymakers from the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the United Nations (UN) examined the resilience and long-term trajectory of the GCC’s tourism…
The recent flooding in Nepal has jolted the country financially and destroyed millions of homes belonging to poor people. It is time to help our Nepalese brothers and sisters during their difficult times (“Nepal estimates flood reconstruction cost at $4.78 billion,” Sept.13, Gulf Today website).The…
flydubai continues to strengthen its network and add capacity as it responds to resilient travel demand.The airline has restored operations to 85% of its network, demonstrating the agility of its business model and its ability to progressively adapt to a changing operating environment. This flexibility…
Emirates is starting Arabian Travel Market 2026 strong with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding with tourism boards across the Indian Ocean, Europe, Southeast Asia and the UAE, alongside renewed agreements with technology and retail partners.Emirates partners with tourism boards to build awareness in…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Monday received Bajram Begaj, the President of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Albanian President and expressed his hope that the visit would contribute to…
The current September report places the UAE passport ranking at No. 1 globally in 2026, with a Mobility Score of 182 and worldwide access of 91.9%.The score means UAE passport holders can reach 182 destinations within the report’s facilitated-access categories, combining visa-free entry, visa on…
The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has introduced a new service aimed at enhancing quality of life by meeting customer needs through proactive government services.This initiative, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Automobile & Touring Club…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during his visit to the Arabian Travel Market 2026 (ATM), which features participants from 80 countries, said through the X platform that Dubai has drawn…
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, will be investing more than Dhs12 billion across Yas Island over the next five years.The investment will support a pipeline of new developments alongside expansions and enhancements to existing attractions, reinforcing Miral’s commitment to Abu…