The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt announced that the country achieved a record number of tourists in 2024, attracting 15.7 million visitors.

The Dubai Economy and Tourism Authority announced that the emirate welcomed 16.79 million international tourists during the 11 months of 2024 (from January to November), which is a 9% increase compared to the same period last year (15.37 million tourists).

Qatar State News Agency (QNA) reported that tourism spending in the country will increase by 38% to 40 billion Qatari riyals (about 11 billion US dollars) in 2024.

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the emirate’s hotels welcomed 4.8 million guests by the end of October 2024, a 26% increase in international guests compared to 2023.

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that it will hold the fourth edition of Hatta Cultural Nights with the aim of introducing the historical and cultural attractions of the region.

Dubai Customs announced that its Passenger Operations Department handled more than 1.23 million pieces of luggage for 281,775 passengers on 187 cruise ships between January and November 2024.

The Arab League announced on Wednesday, December 11, that the 27th meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers of Tourism was held at the General Secretariat of the League in Cairo.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, announced that the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching AED 116 billion.

Etihad Airways Company has published a report that it has received 12 million passengers in eight months, which has increased by 36% compared to the previous year.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the strategic plan of Dubai Aviation Engineering projects and the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport.