Author: Abdul.Wasey

A refined expression of Emirati culture and craftsmanship, this UAE-exclusive TWG Tea  distills the smoke, resin and rose of Arabia’s most storied scent — marking the international launch of a new collection of country-exclusive teas. United Arab Emirates :  Long before it perfumed royal courts and desert majlis, oud carried stories: of caravan routes and coastlines, of embers kept burning through the night. Tea travelled those same routes, and now, TWG Tea, the world’s finest luxury tea brand, unites them in Oud Night Tea, a distinguished addition to the Grand Mode Tea Collection created exclusively for the United Arab Emirates. The evocative…

The proposed transaction would expand Musafir’s consumer travel offering and strengthen its regional platform across the Middle East. Riyadh : Musafir Holdings, the diversified regional travel group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire FLYCT MEA Holdings, which operates the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com online travel platforms in the Middle East. Musafir Holdings currently holds a 25% stake in FLYCT and intends to acquire 75% from the founding management team, taking full ownership of the business, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The acquisition underscores Musafir’s long-term confidence in the regional travel market and its commitment to continuing to…

 com’s AI-powered agent TripGenie simplifies consumer travel bookings by leveraging Mastercard’s agentic commerce technologies The new agentic shopping solution in collaboration with Network International, uses Mastercard Agent Suite for Merchants to enable end-to-end agentic commerce   Riyadh : Mastercard and Trip.com have joined forces to showcase AI powered booking experiences for the travel sector. Powered by Mastercard’s Agent Suite for Merchants and in partnership with Network International, the organizations are showcasing how consumers will be able to search, book, and complete purchases through Trip.com’s AI agent TripGenie. Consumers are increasingly relying on AI-powered assistants to discover products, compare options and…

Study offers strategic roadmap for policymakers and industry, as the UAE accelerates urban air mobility initiatives Ras Al Khaimah : A new study by researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has identified the critical barriers that must be addressed before air taxis can become a viable mode of urban transportation in emerging economies. The research provides a structured framework that can help governments, regulators, investors, and industry stakeholders develop effective strategies for introducing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) safely and successfully. Published in the International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, the study, Analyzing the Barriers…

ATM Travel Trends Report 2026 forecasts international visitor spending in the Middle East tourism growth will increase by US$116 billion, or 57%, between 2025 and 2030 International travel across MENASA is forecast to rebound by 17% in 2027, more than twice the projected global growth rate of 8% Long-haul markets are expected to drive future growth, with leisure nights from China to the Middle East tourism growth forecast to increase by 160% by 2030 Dubai : International visitor spending in the Middle East is forecast to increase by US$116 billion, or 57%, between 2025 and 2030, according to the newly…

Airline also signs an MoU with ICEF, a global leader in quality and standards for international student recruitment. Dubai : Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global destination for higher education, international students, and lifelong learning. The partnership supports the goals of Dubai’s Education 33 (E33) strategy by enhancing student accessibility, strengthening international connectivity, and promoting the City of Students game changer and Study Dubai programme in key global markets. The MoU was signed on the sidelines…

The Sustainable events guide provides Associations and professional conference organizers (PCOs) with practical tools, destination data, and measurable frameworks to turn sustainability ambitions into action BRUSSELS : While sustainability has become a strategic priority for many organizations, implementation remains a significant challenge across the meetings and events industry. New findings show that although 66% of Associations consider sustainability highly important, fewer than 34% have embedded it into their operations, and only 3% report having an advanced sustainability program. To help close this gap, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) and GDS-Movement have partnered to launch Accelerating Sustainable & Regenerative Events: A Guide for Associations…

Policymakers and travel experts from the Middle East, Singapore and the Seychelles examined Post-conflict aviation connectivityat ATM 2026 Panellists cited effective multilateral communication and data-sharing, as well as comprehensive contingency planning, as priorities for region’s travel sector Drawing parallels with industry’s post-COVID recovery, speakers said the Middle East must prepare for a swift post-conflict rebound in travel activity   Dubai : The Middle East’s travel and tourism community must prioritise aviation infrastructure and data-informed decision-making in preparation for a swift post-conflict rebound, according to ministers and industry experts speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The 33rd edition of ATM…

Dubai : Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is expanding the use of technology and sustainable hotel operations across its managed hotel portfolio as the hospitality sector increasingly looks to reduce resource consumption while improving long-term operational efficiency. Across HMH-managed hotels, initiatives targeting food waste, water consumption, single-use plastics, and end-of-life materials show how sustainability is moving beyond corporate commitments and becoming part of everyday hotel operations. Properties in the Northern Emirates are providing practical examples of this shift. At Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, a biodigester processes food waste generated by the resort’s kitchens and converts it into greywater for landscape irrigation.…

DUBAI : Emirates has signed on three more destination partners and is deepening relationships with travel technology and sporting platforms, cruiseliner companies, business councils and bank partners. The partnerships aim to widen the airline’s customer base and ability to build targeted propositions around the distinct priorities of each segment. Emirates and the Mozambique National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment, Public Fund (ANDITUR) have partnered to support the growth of international tourism into Mozambique. The agreement will see the partners explore opportunities to promote Mozambique to international travellers in key regions through airline partnerships across Africa to provide seamless, convenient connectivity into…