Middle East & North Africa

Emirates welcomed Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence to its ‘Future is now’ stand at the Arabian Travel Market.

IATA has welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight.

Global ministers of tourism joined together at the 2022 Middle East Tourism Investment Summit during the Arabian Travel Market.

EgyptAir Training Academy (ETA) has succeeded in renewing the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) approval for its Airbus A220-300, A320-200, A330-200, A340-300 simulators.

A massive skills gap facing industries including aerospace and space needs urgent attention from governments and corporations according to the advisory board for the Global Aerospace Summit which takes place in Abu Dhabi this month.

Emirates has once again been crowned as ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the ninth consecutive time at last night’s Business Traveller Middle East awards.

According to research revealed by leading consumer intelligence company D/A, GCC travellers are looking to make up for lost time when it comes to travel.

At the Future Aviation Forum, Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) and Airbus have signed three important agreements.

Wizz Air has signed an MoU together with the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Jazeera Airways has launched a new service to the Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) in Bhairahawa, Nepal.

Qatar Airways is showcasing the ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’, the Qsuite, and a Virtual Reality experience of Hamad International Airport while participating at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced at the Arabian Travel Market of its new approach to sustainability – Balanced Tourism.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched a new rebranded business division for the airline; Saudia Business, specialising in B2B travel solutions for Corporate, Agency & MICE clients.

Space sector strategy experts AstroAgency and AzurX announce intention to bridge fast-growing commercial space activities between Scotland and the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have launched a codeshare partnership, providing more travel connection choices for customers between Dubai and Casablanca.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, marking the start of the 29th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition.

With seven Qatar Airways passenger flights and six Boeing 777 freighter services each week, the Oslo-Doha route is well served, with 95 per cent of all perishable seafood being salmon.

Siemens Logistics will present its high-performance solutions for the airport sector at this year’s Airport Show Dubai taking place from May 17-19.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) today revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022.

Emirates has unveiled its airline’s new full Premium Economy offering.

Turkish Airlines is highlighting the use of sustainable aviation fuel and new destinations at the Arabian Travel Market 2022 including flights to Seattle.

Saudia is lighting up the Arabian Travel Market with its six interactive areas at its huge pavilion.

flydubai will operate flights to ten new destinations from 23 June.

Etihad Airway has unveiled its new Economy class soft furnishings and tableware which will be launched on board in the fourth quarter of the year.

EgyptAir celebrated its 90th anniversary this week with its customers travelling on its flights by providing gifts and promotional materials, as well as extra weight and free miles in the frequent flyer programme.