Etihad Airways continues expanding its global network with the announcement of a key new destination in the Middle East, Damascus, Syria from June 2026.

Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International has recently announced the appointment of Krystel Irani as general manager of Al Zorah Beach Resort.

In celebration of the 10^th anniversary of Emirati Women’s Day and under this year’s national theme, ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years’, Dubai Airports and Dubai Airports Women’s Network (DAWN) unveiled its ‘Messages to Tomorrow’, a striking photo gallery at Dubai International (DXB) celebrating Emirati women in aviation.

Atlantis Dubai is pleased to announce the promotion of Dean Walsh as executive director of sales. In his new role, Walsh will lead the global leisure market growth for both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.

‘Big-ticket’ events are playing a pivotal role in driving international tourism and accelerating economic growth, according to experts speaking recently at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. In the GCC alone, the event and exhibition market is expected to reach USD827 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.94 percent.

Flydubai is proud to share that Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, flydubai, has been recognised in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders 2025.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Azul Brazilian Airlines have launched a frequent flyer partnership agreement. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the Azul Fidelidade programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier.

Personalisation is emerging as a growing trend in travel and tourism, particularly within the luxury segment, as travellers increasingly seek experiences tailored to their individual preferences and lifestyles.