Airline, airport, hotel, destination, visa, and Muslim travel updates from Irhal.
The airline marks Philadelphia as its 14th destination in North America NEW YORK, NY, USA – Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), its 14th destination in North America, which resumed on 1 August 2026.
Read full storyThis summer, Central Shopping Centers invites international visitors to experience the best of shopping, dining, and leisure with Summer Holiday 2026, running from 20 July – 30 September 2026. Created exclusively for international tourists, the campaign offers shopping privileges across Thailand’s five world-class shopping malls: centralwOrld, Central Park…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board, in cooperation with tourism associations, have launched the integrated digital platform "Ahlan Jordan" as part of measures to support the tourism sector and address the impact of regional circumstances on travel activity.
Read full storyflydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has increased its daily operations between Dubai and Naples and is set to boost its flights to Milan-Bergamo to a double-daily operation from 31 July, enhancing passenger connectivity to Italy.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 28, 2026: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a museum of modern and contemporary art, will open its doors on 11 December 2026 at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region's largest indoor theme park, is inviting guests to place themselves in the hands of one of DC's most iconic Super-Villains, as Kryptonite Collider officially opens.
Malaysia Retains No. 1 Position in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025, Offering GCC Travellers a Summer of Festivals, Culture and Discovery.
The Dubai-based carrier announces the start of daily flights to Aleppo from 20 July, reaffirming its connectivity to opening underserved markets Aleppo becomes the carrier’s second destination in Syria alongside Damascus
What if the most valuable thing you brought home from a trip wasn’t an object, but a story? Northern Thailand is home to dozens of ethnic communities who have carried their identities across mountains and borders for centuries – and many of them welcome curious, respectful visitors.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destin…
Luxury travel today is no longer measured by how much you can see in a few days, but by how deeply you can experience a destination. At Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, guests are invited to embrace this philosophy through Long Stay Beach Escape, an exclusive package designed for travelers who wish to enjoy more of Phuket's culture, wellness, and f…
Read full storyTwo hotels, three ways to stay, and one summer campaign inviting guests to choose their own scene across Paramount Hotel Midtown and Paramount Hotel Dubai
Read full storySharjah Museums Offer an Integrated Summer Experience Blending Culture, Science, and Discovery for All Community Members
Read full storyNew five-day programme empowers young people to build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills while embracing active lifestyles
Read full storyAcross Five Museums with Interactive Museum Programmes Enriching Children’s Knowledge
Read full storyOceans of Lights Festival returns to SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in its third edition to offer a summer program full of activities and new experiences
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry arrangement, keeping the country within easy reach for eligible travellers from across the Gulf for a further year. The arrangement now runs until 1 July 2027.
Read full storyJuly 2026, Yerevan, Armenia: The competent Armenian authorities announced the extension of the temporary decision exempting eligible travelers from GCC countries from prior visa entry for an additional year, making the decision effective until July 1, 2027. This decision aims to facilitate travel procedures and tourism movement and exchange between Armenia and the Arab Gulf region, allowing travelers…
Read full storySet within Khalid Lagoon, the island shows how Sharjah brings art, nature and design into everyday public life.
Read full storyBlending cultural discovery with elevated wellness and leisure experiences, World of Hyatt summer destinations offer GCC travelers seasonal getaways across the GCC, Africa and Europe.
Read full storyAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 30, 2026: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
Read full storyExperience the Colours of Malaysia at Citrawarna 2026 This Summer
Read full storyGermany is an ideal destination for friends traveling together, thanks to its creative neighborhoods, vibrant markets, street food culture, and stunning natural retreats
Read full storyFollowing the launch of its first collaboration in 2025, the Jacquemus brand returns this summer to the Monte Carlo Beach Club with a new design that reimagines the coastal atmosphere with a contemporary spirit. The design evokes the spirit of 1950s beach clubs, where elegance meets the calm Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Emirates’ inaugural Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai touched down in Zagreb to a water cannon salute and traditional Croatian folk dancers, with more than 350 passengers on board. Traveling on today’s flight EK129 was Thierry Antinori, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer; Thierry Aucoc, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (Europe & Russian Fed); Gari Cappelli,…
At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY, the world’s highest observation deck will have extended operational hours from 11 am to 1am during the Holy Month of Ramadan to offer visitors the opportunity to savor unparalleled views of the city. The At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY journey will take visitors to levels 124, 125 and 148. Level 148, at a height of 555 meters, holds the Guinness World Record for the Highest Observation…
Peri-Peri fever will hit Tahlia Street in Riyadh in June with the opening of a new branch of the Nando’s Portuguese restaurant, which will be the largest Nando’s restaurant in the Middle East and the second in Riyadh. The first Nando’s restaurant opened in Riyadh in November 2016 and has shattered all records with more than 180,000 guests visiting the restaurant in less than six months. The Nando’s brand is…
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, presented the Best Airline in the World award to Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline at the prestigious ULTRAS Awards in London. Emirates also took home the Best Middle Eastern Airline award. The ULTRAS 2017 Awards are based on an annual survey of the readers of The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine.
Ushuaia in Argentina is perhaps the coolest place to fast where you only get to fast for 10 hours. If you do not want to go that far you can try Cape Town which has a thriving Muslim community. Or even Auckland. Wherever you plan to spend your Ramadan, may it be blessed. And, if you are feeling charitable, please remember TCF - they currently manage 1,441 schools and provide education to over 200,000 needy…
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has once again been voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’ at The Telegraph’s ULTRA awards in London. This is the fifth time in a row the property has been awarded the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ title and the eleventh year in a row it has been named ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East.’ Every year the readers of Ultratravel, The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine,…
Emirates Palace is launching a custom built Ramadan Pavilion for Iftar and Suhoor which will provide stunning views of the sunset while guests enjoy traditional Ramadan delicacies during the Holy Month of Ramadan. With a large open dining area for Iftar buffets, a separate lounge area and private majlis and featuring live cooking stations, this is expected to be Abu Dhabi’s grandest array of traditional…
This Ramadan, the Feast restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai is inviting guests to have a grand Iftar buffet. The restaurant will serve both traditional Middle Eastern dishes and cuisines from all over the world. Taking diners on a culinary journey, the lavish spread will feature an array of cuisines from Far Eastern delicacies to European favorites such as pizza. Paying tribute to the region, Feast…
Emirates’ signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month. These special meals will be available to passengers across all cabin classes on select Emirates flights, including flights to and from the Gulf region as well as on flights catering to Umrah groups traveling to Jeddah and Medina during the month of Ramadan. Emirates’…
Visa, the global payments technology company and an official FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Partner, displayed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai on May 17 2017. FIFA fans from Doha and Riyadh will also have a chance to share a special moment with the world-famous trophy, when Visa hosts events in these football-loving cities over the coming month…
This summer, the Real Madrid Foundation is kicking off its first ever series of football clinics in Turkey, launching exclusively at the Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya. Professional coaches selected by the Real Madrid Foundation and Real Madrid’s youth academy headquarters in Madrid, will be conducting the weeklong football clinics from 19th June to 8th September, in partnership with Generation Adidas…
Emirates announced it will introduce a third daily service to Brisbane, Australia from 1 December 2017, complementing Emirates’ existing two daily services. The direct service, to be operated on a B777-200LR aircraft with eight seats in First Class, 42 in Business Class and 216 in Economy Class, will increase capacity on the route by 3,724 seats a week, inbound and outbound between Brisbane and Emirates’ hub…
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has announced that the “Abu Dhabi Summer Season,” festival will be held this year from 20 July to 20 August. The Abu Dhabi 2017 summer season will feature a full range of entertainment for the whole family across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. In addition, hotels, shopping malls and other attractions will offer promotions and awards during the month-long…
Qatar Airways has become the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA as part of a ground-breaking sponsorship package lasting until 2022. Upcoming events sponsored by Qatar Airways will include the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017, the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As an Official Partner of FIFA, Qatar Airways will have…
On Saturday 6 May 2017, the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board helped create one of the world’s largest human-powered welcome signs. Hundreds of Angelenos gathered to spell out “welcome” in four languages: Arabic, English Chinese and Spanish. The eye-catching show of solidarity was seen from the air by visitors arriving on flights to Los Angeles airport from across the globe including Qatar Airways,…
Turkish Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Copa Airlines of Panama, which will offer passengers seamless connections through Copa’s Hub of the Americas, in Panama City, and Turkish Airlines' Istanbul hub. The Copa Airlines hub in Panama City will allow passengers coming from Istanbul fast and efficient connections to 74 destinations in America and the Caribbean, including the most important cities…
The Orange County Visitors Association of California (OCVA) has redoubled its efforts to attract visitors from the Middle East. They are trying to promote Orange County as a must-see destination offering idyllic year-round weather, cultural attractions, world-class entertainment, luxury resorts and suite hotels, and casually-sophisticated Southern California style. “California is home to the largest Middle…
Emirates has announced that all of its flights to Spain will be operated by the iconic Airbus A380 aircraft. In addition to the existing double daily A380 service to Barcelona, the airline will operate a double daily A380 service to Madrid, significantly boosting seat capacity from Dubai to Spain. Commencing 1st September 2017, Emirates flights EK143/144 will be operated by an Airbus A380 aircraft in a 3-class…
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) together with its partners is participating in the Arabian Travel Market this year to showcase Germany as a destination for luxury shopping, family vacation and medical tourism. Many of its hospitals and doctors specialize in treating patients from abroad and offer services tailored for the Arab patients. The healthy climate, efficient transportation possibilities, and…
Emirates will debut its new A380 Onboard Lounge at the Infinite Possibilities stand at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) from April 24-27 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Along with the newly enhanced A380 Onboard Lounge, Emirates will also showcase its Boeing 777 Business Class seat, along with other iconic products such as the First Class Suite, First Class Shower Spa and the latest version of its…
The UAE’s national airline will also host Somali born Halima Aden, the American fashion model and icon, on its stand. Fatima Al Ali, the ice hockey playing Emirati who made global headlines when Etihad flew her to Washington, D.C. to meet her NHL heroes will also be at the Etihad stand. Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to once again showcase our world-class product, services, global network and award-winning marketing partnerships on our stand at the Arabian Travel Market, which this year will include a series of informative and interactive Q and A discussions. There will be live cooking demonstrations from Etihad chefs and a major highlight is set to be the liquid nitrogen ice cream giveaway to delegates at the “ATM Cooldown”. Visitors to the stand will have a glimpse into the future of air travel through VR headsets in the video area and iPad pods with special focus on the Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal and the airline’s unique Digital Transformation and Innovation.
Emirates has announced a reduction in its flights to the United States due to lower demand for travel to the US as a result of recent US government policies. An Emirates spokesperson stated that “Emirates can confirm that we will be reducing flights to five of the 12 US cities we currently serve. From 1 May and 23 May respectively, our Fort Lauderdale and Orlando operations will move from daily services to five…
Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the launch of a lineup of stars for its week-long music festival May Fest 2017 that will be held from April 30 to May 7. DJ Chadash Cort, DJ Nicola Fasano, DJ Mari Ferrari, DJ Oly, DJ Smash, DJ Stanley Williams, DJ Anna Khilkevich and musical duo Filatov & Karas will be the headlining artists for the event. Guests have the option of purchasing a day pass or…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, the region’s leading travel exhibition will open its doors on Monday 24th April 2017 for four days of business networking opportunities for travel trade professionals. ATM will welcome more than 2,600 exhibitors from over 150 countries and will have 65 national pavilions At a press conference to launch ATM, Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said: “The increasing…
