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UAE's travel and tourism GDP will increase from $18.7 billion in 2016 to $34.6 billion by 2026, with Dubai leading the way. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2018 - 09:36 GMT

Tourism Sector to Create 77,400 New Jobs by 2026: UAE

The number of people working in the travel and tourism sector will increase from 317,300 in 2016 to 394,700 by 2026 in the UAE, according to a report.

To cope with projected demand, there are an additional 61,224 hotel rooms in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock/raydignity)

February 14th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Saudi travel and tourism to be worth $81B by 2026

Hilton Al Hamra Beach and Golf Resort, Ras al Khaimah. (Hilton)

May 15th, 2016 - 10:30 GMT

RAK and Fujairah court Dubai tourists and staycationers

Bahrain has signed an agreement with China that will facilitate tour operators to send large groups to Bahrain this year. (File photo)

January 31st, 2016 - 03:28 GMT

Brand Bahrain in global push to celebrate Manama, Gulf Capital of Tourism 2016

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July 7th, 2015 - 11:04 GMT

Iran’s tourism to grow by over six percent in 2015

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May 22nd, 2015 - 12:23 GMT

Massive Oman convention center to open in 2016

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May 6th, 2014 - 12:04 GMT

Oman's tourism industry to lead the Middle East in 2014

Abu Dhabi exceeded its 2013 target to attract 2.5 million hotel guests in one year (File Archive)

March 19th, 2014 - 11:00 GMT

Job growth in UAE's tourism sector key to economy, but only if favorable regulations persist

One of Oman's largest economic sectors is tourism. The Sultanate hopes to have 12 million visitors by 2020 (Courtesy of One Oman)

November 3rd, 2013 - 11:48 GMT

Why this non-OPEC Gulf country is outpacing its GCC neighbors' economies

About Dh193.6 billion of the UAE’s GDP had been yielded from the tourism industry and this is projected to increase by more than 3 per cent by the end of 2013

July 15th, 2013 - 05:51 GMT

Thailand hotel chain to expand GCC operations

Inbound and outbound increase in flights causes a price hike but also confirms Abu Dhabi's attractiveness. (Photo for illustrative purposes only)

May 21st, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi's popularity among foreigners comes at a cost. Air traffic and fares expected to rise this summer.

Daryl Hannah is no fan of Dubai.

April 13th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

Dubai is 'rife' with fake culture, says Hollywood star

Profit margins in 2012 were 1.3 per cent; in 2013 this will rise to 1.6 per cent due to the increase in the number of passengers

April 11th, 2013 - 09:29 GMT

Middle East passengers helping airlines to take off