FITUR 2025, taking place from January 22-26, organised by IFEMA MADRID, will be highlighting the strong tourism potential between Spain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where around 10 companies will be exhibiting their tourism offers at the trade fair, mainly tour operators and Dubai’s iconic Atlantis Hotel, among others.

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its newest route connecting Sharjah with Athens, the capital of Greece. Commencing operations on June 28, the new launch underscores the airline’s commitment to promote affordable travel around the world.

Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airlines, recently announced a new route from Larnaca to Abu Dhabi.

Cyprus Airways recently announced that after long negotiations it has secured relevant permission and landing slots to operate up to three weekly flights to the UAE’s most populous city, Dubai. Flights will operate to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

DP World hosted delegates from the Cypriot Government in February, who visited its flagship terminal, Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.

Building upon the successful legacy of their strong and long-standing bilateral ties, and based on the outcomes of the first Meeting of the Joint Committee between the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on  November 11, 2020, it has been decided to establish a  Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries, with the aim of  elevating their current bilateral relations to new and strategic heights, amplifying and deepening existing areas of cooperation, and exploring new avenues of collaboration in various fields.

A total of 62 countries will be represented on the exhibition floor this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, which takes place in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on May 16-19.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest UAE based airline, recently announced a route from Abu Dhabi to Larnaca starting on October 03, of this year.

A delegation of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism, headed by Savvas Perdios, deputy minister, visited Saudi Arabia and Dubai on November 18-21.

Larnaca-based Cobalt Air has entered into a strategic agreement with UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways towards linking Cyprus to the Middle East and beyond.