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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi reports 35% growth in international patient volume for 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has recorded a 35% increase in international patient volume in 2024, cementing its position as a global destination for world-class care. 

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Etihad Airways and Air Europa to expand partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Spanish-based carrier Air Europa are set to work towards a strategic partnership, enhancing commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services, and increased value.

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Emirates supports customers during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges.

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DCT Abu Dhabi is the official global partner of Euroleague Basketball

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Euroleague Basketball have announced a new global partnership, naming ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ the official tourism and travel destination of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

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Gulf Air announces direct flights to London Gatwick

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of new direct flights to London Gatwick Airport, strengthening its presence in the UK market.

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Bahrain International Airport certified as a 5-star airport by Skytrax for the fourth consecutive year

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that BIA has been awarded the prestigious 5-Star rating by Skytrax, the world's leading airport and airline rating organization, for the fourth consecutive year.

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ATIA lauds government approval of Qatar Airways’ stake in Virgin Australia

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed the Federal Government’s approval of Qatar Airways’ 25 percent stake in Virgin Australia.

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flydubai expands seasonal destinations with daily Antalya route

With the new Antalya route, flydubai expands its Türkiye network to six destinations, including Ankara, Bodrum, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and Trabzon

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Sustainable travel, ‘seacations,’ and experiential tourism lead UAE’s 2025 travel preferences

According to musafir.com report, there has been a shift in traveler priorities, with an increasing demand for immersive, off-the-beaten-path experiences that go beyond traditional luxury tourism

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Saudi air travel soars: 128 million passengers recorded in 2024

International travel witnessed the highest growth, with 69 million passengers on global routes compared to 59 million domestic travelers

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Turkish Airlines expands holiday services to key markets, US launch ahead

Previously available only for outbound flights from Türkiye, the newly extended Turkish Airlines Holidays service marks a strategic move to enhance travel planning for international passengers

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Red Sea Global brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced a deal to bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Kingdom for the first time.

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Jumeirah celebrates the amazing women taking charge at Jumeirah Thanda Island

Global luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah takes pride in the incredible women at the helm of Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania as it commemorates International Women's Day. 

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Qatar Airways reinvents travel bookings with Sama at Web Summit Qatar 2025

Qatar Airways is proud to sponsor Web Summit Qatar for the second consecutive year, debuting revolutionary travel AI tools and announcing its four-year long-term commitment as the Official Lifestyle and Travel Partner of the yearly event.

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Riyadh Air and IBM to build AI-driven enterprise

IBM announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air, which will integrate watsonx, IBM’s portfolio of AI products, and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to elevate Riyadh Air guest and employee experiences.

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