Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"
TUI, MSC, Celestyal, and Aroya ships remain docked in Gulf ports as airspace closures and security alerts disrupt sailing. MSC Euribis: "We regret to inform you that we need to change our itinerary"
Scandinavian airline SAS will resume operations in the Emirates with winter flights between Copenhagen and Al Maktoum Airport. Dubai Airports sees the move as a reinforcement of DWC's status as Dubai's future aviation hub
flydubai launches direct route to Riga with three weekly flights, connecting the Gulf to the Baltic nation for the first time. This move is part of the airline's European expansion, now covering 35 destinations in 20 countries
Danger at sea: According to an official report, about 15 small boats attempted to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The ship's armed security team returned fire, preventing a takeover
October 2025 marked record tourism for Cyprus with 537,744 visitors, a 17% increase from last year; the island transitions into an international aviation and tourism hub, with numerous weekly flights and new routes from the Gulf and Eastern Europe, aiming for year-round tourism
Zanzibar joins Etihad Airways as the 30th destination of the year; the seasonal route will operate from June 14 with four weekly flights, connecting passengers from Europe and the Gulf to the island
For the first time, Cyprus joins the global wave with three weekly direct flights to the Gulf's capital, now an international tourism, innovation, and business hub attracting visitors worldwide – Discover more
Launching the first-ever direct route from the Gulf to Charlotte, its sixth U.S. destination, enhancing a global reach including constant service to Israel with 28 weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi
