Uae News
RAS AL KHAIMAH’S RENOWNED FIREWORKS AND DRONE SPECTACLE RETURNS THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE
A larger-than-life 4.5km display will light the night skies across the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village in a spectacular farewell to 2023.
UAE Launches “Air-CRAFT” Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technologies
The consortium, Air-CRAFT, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and comprises eight founding entities: ADNOC, Boeing, Emirates, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar
Marjan welcomes WOW Resorts & Marriott International
WOW Resorts and Marriott International have collaborated to launch a luxury resort and residential development on Al Marjan Island, one of the region’s most preferred tourism and investment destinations in Ras Al Khaimah. The project will be developed under the luxury brand, JW Marriott.
Abu Dhabi International Airport Transitions All Airlines to State-of-the-Art Terminal A
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully transitioned all 28 international airlines to its state-of-the-art Terminal A. This transition represents a significant increase in aviation capacity for AUH, with Terminal A capable of handling up to 45 million travelers annually and accommodating 79 planes simultaneously.
Miral Announces Major Expansion to Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Due to its huge popularity with both local and international visitors, Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, have announced a 16,900 sqm expansion to Yas Island’s Yas Waterworld. Set for construction completion in 2025, the expansion will see the addition of 3.3 km of slide sections and is expected to grow guest capacity by 20% through the addition of 18 new thrilling rides and attractions, taking the park total to more than 60 rides and experiences.
How Hilton’s Yas Island properties are championing sustainable hospitality
Under cluster GM Nader Halim’s leadership, Hilton properties in Abu Dhabi have made significant strides towards sustainability
WTM Global Report: Domestic and inbound travel revive Middle East’s tourism economies
Research released today confirms that the strong performance from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates is behind the Middle East tourism industry’s full recovery from the pandemic. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, is published to mark the opening of this year’s WTM London, the world’s most influential travel and tourism event.
Sharjah to showcase integrated tourism developments at World Travel Market
Between January and September, the emirate received more than 1.1mln guests, marking an impressive 18% increase over the same period in 2022
ATM 2024 will continue to go beyond leisure, highlighting how business, luxury and MICE travel
ATM 2024 will continue to go beyond leisure, highlighting how business, luxury and MICE travel are impacting destinations, hotels and airlines
Sharjah Government Pavilion showcased sustainable and proactive projects
Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Digital Office and Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at GITEX 2023, toured various pavilions participating in the exhibition to explore the latest innovative technologies offered by government entities across the UAE.
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi crowned The Middle East’s leading beach destination for 12th year
For the 12th consecutive year, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi has been titled as the “Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination” by the World Travel Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”, reaffirming its position as the Middle East’s #BestBeach destination.
Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A Set to Boost Passenger Capacity with Enhancements
From November 1st, Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A, will begin operations bringing a major increase to passenger capacity in Abu Dhabi and strengthening the emirate’s standing as a global aviation hub.