There were big changes for the travel industry in the Middle East in 2024: Sphere Entertainment announced a location in Abu Dhabi; MGM Resorts announced its own “Sphere” in Dubai; Wynn Resorts got the green light for gaming in Ras Al Khaimah.
In aviation, Riyadh Air placed an order for 60 more aircraft in October as it prepares to take flight in the middle of 2025. More broadly, the GCC unified visa is expected to come into effect next year with the hope of bringing cross-country travel to the Gulf region.
But the most important travel story in the Middle East as we head into 2025?
We’ll be tracking the progress Saudi Arabia makes on its path to Vision 2030, the…





























