Tag: Tourism
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Enters Final Phase With $1.31 Trillion Economy and 123 Million Tourists
Saudi Arabia has launched the third and final phase of Vision 2030 with its GDP exceeding $1.31 trillion and non-oil activities accounting for 55 per cent of the economy, while tourism has surpassed its original 100 million visitor target three years ahead of schedule.
Oman Travel Guide 2026: Muscat, Wahiba Sands, Hajar Mountains and Salalah Monsoon
Oman offers something increasingly rare in the Gulf — an authentic encounter with ancient culture, dramatic natural landscapes, and warm Arab hospitality in a...
Saudi Arabia Travel Guide 2026: AlUla, Riyadh, Red Sea and Visa Requirements
Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to international tourism in earnest since 2019 — and in 2026, the kingdom is one of the most...
Dubai Travel Guide 2026: Best Time to Visit, Top Attractions and Visa Requirements
Dubai in 2026 remains the Gulf's premier travel destination — a city that has mastered the art of being simultaneously a global business hub,...
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Doha vs Dubai 2026: Which Gulf City Is Better for Business, Living and Investment?
Two cities. Two visions. Two Gulf states reshaping global...
Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule, Group H Fixtures and How to Watch from the Gulf
Saudi Arabia is in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, with matches on June 16, 21 and 26. Here is the complete fixture schedule with Gulf kick-off times and where to watch across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Riyadh Air Takes Off: Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Launches Commercial Flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air launched its first commercial passenger flights on June 10, 2026, operating Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on a Riyadh–London Heathrow route, with Dubai, Cairo, Madrid and Manchester routes launching through July. The airline plans a fleet of 72 Dreamliners.
GCC Races to Build Hormuz Alternatives: Pipelines, Ports, and Rail Accelerate as Strait Disruption Hits Trade
GCC nations are fast-tracking pipelines, port expansions, and rail connections to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, the UAE's Habshan-Fujairah bypass, Oman's Indian Ocean ports, and Etihad Rail are all being accelerated as the 2026 Hormuz disruption makes alternative routing a commercial and strategic emergency.



