Syria tourism growth accelerates as Arab and foreign visitors head back
Syria tourism growth picked up sharply in the first half of 2026, and behind the figures are people choosing to come back. Arab visitors to Syria doubled between January and June, reaching 664,000 from 320,000 a year earlier, the tourism ministry said. Jordan sent the most travelers. Lebanon and Iraq followed close behind. Arrivals from […]
US-Saudi nuclear deal clears Trump, opens Saudi path to uranium enrichment
The US-Saudi nuclear deal cleared its biggest hurdle this week, with President Donald Trump signing off on it. Two people familiar with the decision told the Associated Press an announcement is expected Wednesday. Neither would speak on the record before the formal rollout. Reporting from The Wall Street Journal broke the news first on Tuesday. […]
Jaywan, the UAE’s first domestic card scheme, gains Mastercard credit card
Jaywan, the UAE’s first domestic card scheme, will carry a Mastercard badge on a new credit card under a partnership announced by Al Etihad Payments. AEP owns and operates the country’s national card switch and the Jaywan scheme, and it is a wholly owned unit of the Central Bank of the UAE. Both sides describe […]
How Emirates Economy Class Upgrade Ends the Neck Pillow Struggle
The latest Emirates Economy Class upgrade tackles a problem every long-haul traveller knows: falling asleep upright and waking with a sore neck. The company has announced that it has fitted a new headrest, called U-Dream, onto Economy seats. It supports your head and neck during sleep, and Emirates says you can leave the travel pillow […]