A power surge at London Stansted Airport on October 25, 2026, caused delays to about 250 flights and cancelled six. The outage disrupted security screening and baggage systems before normal service was restored by Sunday evening.
GCC tourism revenue rose 9.7% to $131.9 billion in 2025, with 75.7 million international visitors. Digital transformation and increased intra-GCC travel are key factors in the sector's growth.