ILTM Africa today announced a major expansion for its 2026 event, becoming the first luxury travel marketplace on the continent to serve both inbound and dedicated outbound opportunities focused on the Middle East. The move responds to rapid growth in Africa’s outbound luxury travel spending, which industry data shows is reaching US$1.6 bn by 2026.

Dubai-based Founder Rayan Fakih Partners with Industry Giants to Automate Urban Logistics Rayan Fakih didn’t set out to simply “modernize” logistics — he saw a bigger problem hiding in plain sight: dense cities, rising order volumes, and outdated fulfillment systems that haven’t evolved fast enough. His company, trakc, is tackling that head-on by fusing robotics

The growth of integrated resorts in the Middle East and Asia Pacific (APAC) is redefining the hospitality industry by blending luxury, entertainment, and culture into immersive destination experiences, as reported by experts at Arabian Travel Market. The highly anticipated opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah in 2027 marks a significant milestone

The Middle East is fast becoming one of the most influential players in global sports, according to global management consultancy Kearney’s latest report, From passion to profit: unlocking value in sports. With the region experiencing a rapid and sustained growth rate across key segments, it is emerging as a major force in the global sports industry, driving innovation

Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has solidified its dominance in the region by becoming the most downloaded mobile app in online travel year to date (January to May 2025), according to the latest data from SensorTower (formerly data.ai). The company previously

Amazon UAE today announced the launch of Amazon Bazaar, a trendy and engaging shopping experience now available on the Amazon.ae mobile app. Amazon Bazaar offers customers in the UAE a convenient destination to discover on-trend products, find great deals, and enjoy even more savings as they shop—all in a vibrant, easy-to-use interface. Amazon Bazaar is

Henkel Consumer Brands officially launched the Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Care range in GCC markets with an exclusive beauty industry event at the prestigious Bvlgari Hotel & Resort, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s regional footprint within the Middle East personal care market. The Schwarzkopf Gliss launch event featured Middle East beauty icon and renowned