ATM 2026 Tackles Middle East Aviation, Cruise Boom

February 25, 2026·28 days ago·via ZAWYA

ATM 2026 addresses surging aviation and cruise sectors in the Middle East, where air passenger demand grows 23% by 2030 amid GCC investments. Cruise passengers hit over 2 million regionally in 2025, with 300,000 port visits in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Aqaba, and Salalah; Red Sea draws 500,000, half at Jeddah. Global cruise volumes near 42 million by 2028. Exhibitors include Emirates, Qatar Airways, flynas, and cruises like Crystal and Cruise Saudi.

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