Middle East

News / Technology

Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app

By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2026

Almosafer joins the list of travel brands that have launched ChatGPT apps as it continues its AI efforts. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025

By PhocusWire | December 30, 2025

The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Buzz

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

Buzz is a travel payments and AI platform empowering Asian travelers to discover, book and pay seamlessly across borders. Read More

Opinion / Online

Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation

By Shadi Kaddoura - Phocuswright | October 31, 2025

The Middle East’s travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to Phocuswright analyst Shadi Kaddoura. Read More

News / Technology

Uber, WeRide launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia

By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025

Vehicle operators will be present during the initial launch before the AVs transition to being fully driverless. Read More

News / Startups

The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing

By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025

As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Muzzammil Ahussain of Almosafer

By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2025

Almosafer CEO Muzzammil Ahussain sat down for an interview to discuss ongoing goals for the OTA and changing customer behaviors. Read More

News / Online

Travel trends in the Middle East: Experiences, Gen Z and technology

By Abby Crotty | October 7, 2025

According to Phocuswright data, in 2024, the travel market in the Middle East exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 23%, with gross total bookings reaching $101.2 billion. Read More

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