The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September 2026 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” The event brings together tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies, investors and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond. More than a major tourism trade show, ATM 2026 serves as a platform for governments and international organisations to discuss resilience, cooperation and the future of mobility in the face of geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges.
Russia's Geran-5 drone and Banderol cruise missile rely on Chinese-made jet engines, navigation computers and communications electronics, and each could cost around $100,000 — a fraction of the $2 million-plus price tag on comparable Western missiles.
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
The places where people live may influence more than their physical health. Growing research in environmental psychology suggests that access to green spaces can also be associated with psychological well-being. New European evidence is examining how parks, vegetation and greener neighbourhoods shape people's everyday experiences of stress, connection and quality of life.
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
Brussels, September 2026 — When the Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union gathered diplomats, journalists and academics under the round felt roof of a traditional yurt for the latest edition of the Shanyraq Dialogues, the symbolism was deliberate.
From Astana to Nairobi, from Almaty to Johannesburg, a quiet wave of new embassies, state visits and investment agreements is redrawing the map of South–South cooperation.
Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.
Electrical and electronic products made up nearly half of Malaysia's exports in July 2026, with a 51% year-on-year surge in the sector.
EU agri-food imports hit €188.6bn in 2025, and Türkiye's proximity offers a logistical edge over distant suppliers.
Chinese investment in Egypt's Suez Canal corridor is bringing manufacturing and logistics closer to Europe's southern frontier, with bilateral trade reaching $20.7 billion in 2025.
Ankara sees a legislative window to shape the act, advocating for a 'Made with Europe' partnership model rather than exclusion.
BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
With Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching, the country is leveraging its multicultural heritage and cost advantages to attract European travellers seeking value without compromising on experience.
Despite West Asia tensions, European arrivals hit a record half-million in Q1, driven by double-digit growth from Türkiye, Ukraine, and Poland.
When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.