Reuters, Reuters
Saudi Arabia has erred on the side of caution for this year's hajj — the first time in modern history that Muslims from around the world will be unable to make the religious pilgrimage.
2 weeks ago
Samar Hassan, Reuters
All positive news is welcome these days.
2 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Even during what is perhaps the worst crisis for global tourism in modern times, Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to become a world class tourism destination.
2 weeks ago
Korey Matthews, Skift
Expanding in a pandemic is a bold move unto itself. But Dubai-based Leva Hotels' plans to operate hotels in the U.S. are doubly courageous — and its success or failure will be closely watched back in the Middle East.
3 weeks ago
Tuvan Gumrukcu, Reuters
Governments are going to huge efforts to open up for the summer season, and in Turkey's case that means discussions with some 92 countries.
1 month ago
Daren Butler, Reuters
It's a symbolic move for Turkey to reopen one of its most famous attractions, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. But it's also important that the country has been able to stick with its timetable of easing restrictions taken against the pandemic.
1 month ago
Nayera Abdallah and Samar Hassan, Reuters
The reopening of this critical gateway airport will be welcome news for those airlines pinning hopes on an initial Asian and Australian tourism revival.
1 month ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Forget the idea that butterfly wings trigger hurricanes. With its Expo 2020 postponed, flights grounded, and investment halted, this sheikdom in the United Arab Emirates has seen how a pandemic can trigger an economic crisis in a very practical way.
2 months ago
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
The modern expo has been rethought over the last decade, and the last thing Dubai wants is to make them irrelevant again. Pushing back a year can only improve things in the long run.
3 months ago
Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
Dubai International Airport is a critical transit hub, including for medical experts and diplomatic officials. Preventing onward travel will affect many destinations and organizations if this decision holds.
3 months ago
Jon Gambrell , Associated Press
The combination of a drop in oil prices and the spread of coronavirus is wreaking havoc on Middle East stock markets.
4 months ago
The Associated Press
The Grand Prix will go on in a few weeks in Bahrain, just without spectators. Sponsor Gulf Air and other organizers made the right call.
4 months ago
