The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its 2027 theme, "Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience," which aims to address the evolving interests and expectations of travelers. Scheduled for May 3-6, 2027, at the Dubai World Trade Centre,…
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched an innovative AI-powered digital platform for Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds aimed at tourists, marking a significant advancement in the efficiency of tax refund processes. This initiative, part of the FTA's broader…
Zayed International Airport (AUH) has announced the launch of a new daily, year-round service connecting Berlin and Abu Dhabi, operated by Condor Airlines. This marks the first scheduled direct flight between the two capitals on Condor’s network, enhancing travel options…
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties, has announced plans for over $16 billion in investments aimed at revitalizing Syria's real estate and tourism sectors. Speaking at the RISE Summit 2026 in Dubai, Alabbar emphasized the potential of…
Qatar welcomed 2.614 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, marking a notable increase in tourism driven primarily by travelers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This figure represents a significant milestone for Qatar Tourism, which reported a…
At the Proofpoint Protect Dubai 2026 event, Proofpoint reaffirmed its commitment to the UAE by unveiling new cybersecurity innovations aimed at addressing the evolving threat landscape. The event, themed “Cybersecurity for the Agentic Workspace,” gathered industry leaders to discuss the…
A shooting incident occurred in Krakow's main square, one of Europe's largest medieval squares, during a busy tourist season, prompting widespread alarm among visitors. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted near St Mary's Basilica, a popular landmark…
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, the UAE Minister of Sports, welcomed Riyan Malhan back to Dubai following his historic gold medal victory in badminton at the 4th Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. This achievement marks the UAE's first gold medal…
Amel Chadli, President of the Gulf Cluster at Schneider Electric, recently highlighted the critical need for energy planning in the development of data centres across the Gulf region. As demand for digital infrastructure surges, Chadli emphasized that energy availability is…