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Maldives introduces sustainable townships to drive economic diversification

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The Maldives is proposing large-scale Sustainable Townships under amendments to its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act to diversify tourism and attract long-term investment, officials ... Read More


Etihad airways launches direct flights to Medina

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Etihad Airways has launched direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, expanding its network in Saudi Arabia and strengthening connections for religious, business, and leisure traveler... Read More


Air Arabia reports record Q3 net profit

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, reported a record net profit of AED 656 million ($179 million) for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, up... Read More


Sharjah airport introduces home check-in service

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Sharjah Airport has introduced a home check-in service aimed at making travel more convenient for passengers. The service allows travellers to complete all check-in procedures from ... Read More


Etihad signs codeshare deal with Hong Kong airlines

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Etihad airways and Hong Kong airlines have launched a codeshare partnership and signed a reciprocal loyalty agreement, coinciding with Etihad's inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Hon... Read More


Emirates' 5th daily flight to Cairo from coming February

Dubai, Nov. 11 -- From 1st February 2026, Emirates additional daily flight will complement the current schedule of four daily flights in meeting strong leisure and corporate travel demand in and out o... Read More


UN tourism confirms new secretary-general

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) general assembly has confirmed Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as its next Secretary-General for the 2026-2... Read More


Saudi Arabia expands tourism focus beyond luxury market, eyes broader appeal

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Saudi Arabia is shifting its tourism strategy to include more affordable travel options, moving beyond the ultra-luxury resorts that have defined its early tourism push, according to ... Read More


Reactor Pressure Vessel delivered to El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for Unit 1 has been successfully delivered to the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) construction site in Egypt. The RPV is a critical component of ... Read More


China Eastern resumes flights to India starting today

Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- China Eastern Airlines will resume its Delhi-Shanghai flight service today (Nov 9), restoring direct air connectivity between India and China for the first time in more than five year... Read More