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Sharjah concludes participation at Arabian Travel Market 2026

Sharjah’s SCTDA concluded four days at Arabian Travel Market 2026, unveiling a redesigned pavilion, announcing a Kalimat Group partnership and briefing visiting officials including DCT Abu Dhabi’s Director‑General.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi releases Visitor Experience Guidelines

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released comprehensive Visitor Experience (VX) Guidelines to set a benchmark of excellence across 11 key visitor touchpoints. The guidelines provide culture and tourism stakeholders across…

Etihad signs air‑rail MoU as ATM 2026 draws buyers from 115+ countries

Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail signed an MoU at ATM 2026 to explore an integrated air‑rail travel experience, amid national launches including Visit UAE and the UAE Grand Tour.

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews preparations and plans for Liwa International Festival (LIWA 2027)

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has reviewed preparations and plans for Liwa International Festival (LIWA 2027).His Highness emphasised the importance of joint efforts to promote the event’s programmes, enhance…

In partnership with Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Stopover programme expands to Al Ain Region

Etihad Airways is expanding its free stopover programme to include Al Ain Region, in continued partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). Guests connecting through Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport can…

Miral invests AED12bn+ in pipeline of new tourism and entertainment enhancements on Yas Island

Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, will be investing more than AED12 billion across Yas Island over the next five years. The investment will support a pipeline of new developments alongside expansions and enhancements…

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled the Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide, a new digital platform designed to help visitors discover and explore the emirate’s more than 200…

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed visits Arabian Travel Market 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed toured the 33rd Arabian Travel Market, reviewing national carriers’ initiatives — including Etihad Airways — to boost aviation and tourism.

Etihad launches Etihad Escapes to extend travel experience beyond flights

Etihad launches Etihad Escapes in October, enabling guests with flight bookings to add hotels via etihad.com as the airline builds an integrated travel platform to support Abu Dhabi’s tourism targets.

DCT Abu Dhabi streamlines regulatory process for holiday homeowners and operators

DCT Abu Dhabi has streamlined holiday-home approvals and licensing with a modern digital platform, boosting compliance, revenue management and integration with government systems.

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