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The tourism booking activity for the Eid Al-Adha season is currently in a state of anticipation, with inflationary pressures causing prices to rise by up to <strong>20%</strong>. Additionally, incoming tourism has decreased by <strong>15%</strong> during the first quarter of this year.
Reports indicate that Saudis are leading a surge in last-minute bookings for Summer 2026, with spending expected to reach <strong>32 billion riyals</strong>. This increase reflects new trends in both domestic and international tourism.
COSCO Shipping Lines has announced the resumption of new bookings for general cargo containers heading to several Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq. This move reflects a recovery in business activity in the region after a challenging period.
Chinese shipping giant <strong>Cosco</strong> has resumed accepting new bookings for container shipments to several Gulf countries after a three-week suspension due to ongoing regional conflicts. This decision comes at a critical time as <strong>Cosco</strong> plays a pivotal role in global trade.