Digital checks replace passport stamps, raise concerns over delays.

Thousands denied entry under EU's new EES border check

New digital border checks flag 700 as security threats across Europe

How Sharjah’s new partnership drives UAE tourism

Students gain hands-on experience as Sharjah strengthens tourism, sustainable growth

From left to right: Khalid Jasim Al Midfa and Tod Laursen

Ceasefire sparks hope in UAE travel and tourism sector

Leaders see cautious optimism as tourism eyes gradual recovery after disruptions

Federal and local authorities have taken strong measures to ensure stability, says Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

Abu Dhabi sees 26.6m visitors, Dh9.1b hotel revenue

DCT data shows strong 2025 growth across tourism, culture and events sectors

2025 was a landmark year for DCT Abu Dhabi's culture, leisure and MICE events, with double-digit gains in attendance, it said.

UAE to roll out new tourism support package

Tourism support to expand as UAE prepares new package for the sector

File picture of Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri.

Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees

Three-month relief on hospitality and licence fees targets liquidity pressures

Dubai allows hotels, businesses to defer fees under new economic measures

Dubai-hotel group announces international expansion

106-key hotel to be redesigned as lifestyle hub in Mers Sultan district

The hotel, formerly known as the Washington Hotel, will undergo a phased refurbishment.

UAE spots on Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2026

List highlights 100 destinations worldwide chosen by Time’s correspondents

This year’s list spans continents, from Arizona to the Amazon, Minnesota to Morocco, Pennsylvania to Poland and beyond, in no particular order.

Al Ain hotels set for revamp as tourism grows

Hotel owners can get up to 12% rebate as tourism in Al Ain continues to grow

Al Ain Region welcomed 473,077 guests in 2025, an increase of more than 9% year-on-year.

Book a hotel in Abu Dhabi, get free museum entry

Free access to top museums adds value for families booking short stays

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Airfares will stay up as Iran war disrupts fuel costs

Fuel surge and route disruptions tighten global flight supply, pushing fares higher

Airfares to stay up globally as Iran war disrupts flights, drives up fuel costs

UAE flight status updates for March 22 you must know

Latest updates issued by flights changing routes because of war or weather disruptions

Flight status for March 22: Check these updates before you fly out or into UAE

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