UAE-based Syrian Entrepreneurs Launch Syria’s First Ever Super App to Enable Seamless Digital Payments - uae-based syrian

UAE-based Syrian Entrepreneurs Launch Syria’s First Ever Super App to Enable Seamless Digital Payments

My Syria’, Syria’s first integrated digital super app bringing together tourism, hospitality, lifestyle and payment services within a single ecosystem, officially launched today under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Mazen Al-Salhani, Minister of Tourism. Developed by 121 Living with the strategic support and supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, the platform launches […]

Editor  |   |  3 mins read
Read Full Story →
Syria Travel Show 2026 to Connect Global Tourism Leaders with New Opportunities in Syria - syria travel

Syria Travel Show 2026 to Connect Global Tourism Leaders with New Opportunities in Syria

The inaugural Syria Travel Show (STS) 2026 will take place from 28–30 September 2026 at Al Moutanbi Hall, Dama Rose Hotel, Damascus, creating a dedicated international platform for exploring the commercial potential of Syria’s travel, tourism and hospitality economy. Held under the patronage of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, STS 2026 is organised by Mangusteen […]

Editor  |   |  5 mins read
Read Full Story →
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism Signs MoU with Three Saudi Technology Firms to Build an Integrated Digital Tourism Ecosystem...

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism Signs MoU with Three Saudi Technology Firms to Build an Integrated Digital Tourism Ecosystem

Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three Saudi technology companies: Tamkeen, Cipher and Hawaz, to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s tourism sector through the development of an integrated digital ecosystem that enhances the visitor experience, strengthens institutional capability and enables data-driven tourism development. Representing a major […]

Editor  |   |  3 mins read
Read Full Story →
UN Tourism and The Bench Enter Groundbreaking Partnership to Drive Global Tourism Investment - tourism bench

UN Tourism and The Bench Enter Groundbreaking Partnership to Drive Global Tourism Investment

UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration to advance tourism investment, innovation, and education on a global scale. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony in Madrid by Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, and Ali Shahid, Chief Executive Officer of […]

Editor  |   |  2 mins read
Read Full Story →
From the Gulf to the Rockies: Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary - gul...

From the Gulf to the Rockies: Etihad Airways launches first-ever nonstop flights between the Middle East and Calgary

Etihad accelerates global expansion with its first nonstop service to Western Canada, expanding long-haul network Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the launch of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions to drive international trade, tourism and investment. The new service directly links two globally recognised centres of energy, innovation and

Editor  |   |  6 mins read
Read Full Story →
In presence of Minister of Economy and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost...

In presence of Minister of Economy and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Growth Fund sign MoU to boost SME growth and accelerate global market access

Partnership to enhance the role of SMEs in the development of UAE’s economic clusters Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2024: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the UAE’s economic clusters, support their sustainable growth, and accelerate their access to regional and international markets. The MoU focuses on empowering SMEs, fostering innovation, and launching advanced accelerator programmes that enhance their capacity to scale and expand. This collaboration aims to increase

Editor  |   |  4 mins read
Read Full Story →
ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel a...

ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel and tourism

The Global Stage, Future Stage and newly rebranded Experience Stage to deliver industry-led intelligence, innovation and inclusive growth, reinforcing Arabian Travel Market as the place to learn from and shape the future of travel Leading global market research and insight companies, including Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Euromonitor, GSIQ, Dragon Trail, Videc, Women in Travel CIC, and ICCA, to lead discussions ATM will take place from 4-7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2026: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outl

Editor  |   |  4 mins read
Read Full Story →
Dubai's tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy - dubai's...

Dubai’s tourism strategy enters its digital phase: how global leisure habits are reinventing the visitor economy

Dubai has always treated tourism as a living system rather than a fixed product. You could feel that philosophy clearly this year, with the city focusing more directly on how you move, decide, explore and share while you are there. Global leisure habits have shifted toward personalization, speed and digital immersion, while Dubai’s tourism strategy has followed suit. In the first half of 2025 alone, Dubai welcomed approximately 9.88 million international visitors (a 6% increase year-on-year), underscoring the destination’s continued momentum and its alignment with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). With international arrivals surpassing

Editor  |   |  5 mins read
Read Full Story →