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International arrivals to Saudi Arabia reached 30 million in 2024, up from 27.4 million in 2023, demonstrating a robust upward trajectory for the tourism and hospitality sectors
The project’s strategic location near iconic landmarks is expected to attract visitors from around the world, creating new investment opportunities and driving sustainable growth in Egypt’s tourism sector
The 17,000-square-metre attraction will offer visitors an immersive journey at the intersection of art, technology, and nature
The data reveals a steady rise in the total number of GCC visitors during the summer months over the past three years
Dubai saw the highest growth in visitor numbers from North East and South East Asia (24 per cent), followed by Africa (20 per cent) and CIS and Eastern Europe (16 per cent)
The budget carrier carried more than 1.2 million international visitors to Abu Dhabi in 2024, contributing 25 per cent to Zayed International Airport’s point-to-point traffic
With plans to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030, the emirate is on track to achieve its ambitious goals
Dubai’s strong tourism performance and sustained growth in both visitor numbers and hotel performance indicate the emirate’s resilience and appeal
These developments mark a key step in the carrier’s expansion strategy and its role in bolstering the tourism sector in Ras Al Khaimah
The group ED of Human Resources at Miral shares her insights on why companies and businesses need to recalibrate their HR strategies to meet the current and future needs of the industry
The undersecretary of DCT Abu Dhabi shares insights into the department’s talent development strategy and how it aligns with Abu Dhabi’s broader cultural ambitions
Sirocco will start building the brewery late next year and has secured all necessary permits
The CEO says Huawei provided invaluable support in crafting the right messaging, focusing on what would resonate most with Chinese tourists
The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers
The share of the aviation industry to Dubai’s economy hit a record Dhs137bn in gross value added, equivalent to 27 per cent of the GDP
The growth is set to continue, with 40 more hotels expected to open by the end of 2024, as well as 4,748 more rooms between 2026 and 2027
This surge follows a robust performance in 2023, when the kingdom welcomed 27.4 million tourists, a 56 per cent rise from 2019
Yas Island Lounge will welcome visitors headed to the destination with all the information they need to start planning their adventure
The city benefits from a thriving, diversified economy, fueled by strategic vision, structural reforms and prudent economic policies
The sector’s contribution to the economy rose by 11.7 per cent to Dhs220bn last year and is forecasted to rise to 12 per cent or Dhs236bn in 2024
The initiative is part of the Tourism Investment Enabler Program that is aimed at making Saudi Arabia a global tourism powerhouse
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Abu Dhabi city accounted for the bulk of the guests, hosting 2.179 million, while Al Ain attracted circa 169,000 guests, and Al Dhafra welcomed around 64,000 guests
According to the latest figures, the DWTCA Free Zone saw a substantial 21 per cent rise in the number of tenants, reaching 2,735 in H1
The national airline carried 8.7 million passengers in the January-June period, a 38 per cent increase compared to the same period last year
Dubai International Airport welcomed 44.9 million passengers in the first half of the year
Non-oil economy increased 3.3 per cent in the January-March period, contributing almost 85.9 per cent to overall GDP
The Emirates Park Zoo and Resort has evolved from being a modest petting zoo to being home to over 220 wildlife animals
Dubai’s hotel sector continues to perform well, with an average occupancy rate of 78.7 per cent, up from 77.7 per cent in the same period in 2023