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Flyadeal targets 75,000 overseas Hajj pilgrims in 2025

Flyadeal expects to carry over 75,000 pilgrims on dedicated international charters during this year’s Hajj season.

Middle East

Flyadeal joins IATA

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s youngest and region’s fastest growing low-cost carrier, has joined IATA, the airline industry’s leading trade association.

Middle East

“Dream of the Desert”, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East

Saudi Arabia Railways and Italian hospitality company Arsenale have unveiled the final designs of the Dream of the Desert train, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East.

Middle East

DXB records highest annual traffic in 2024

Dubai International (DXB) has set a new benchmark in global aviation, welcoming 92.3 million guests in 2024 – the highest annual traffic ever recorded in its history.

Middle East

dnata extends long-standing partnership with Royal Jordanian

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, and Royal Jordanian, Jordan’s flag carrier, extended their partnership in Amman.

Middle East

Bird Aero Services FZCO to be the GSA of VietJet Thailand in the UAE

Bird Travels is delighted to announce the appointment of Bird Aero Services FZCO, Dubai, U.A.E as the General Sales Agent of VietJet Thailand in United Arab Emirates.

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Etihad to now fly thrice daily from Abu Dhabi to Milan from 1 Nov

Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Italian network with the addition of a third daily flight to Milan, starting 1 November 2025.

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Emirates Group gears for growth, unveils future-fit career and employee lounge

As one of the largest employers in Dubai, the Emirates Group plays a vital role in shaping the city’s growth, development, and people wellbeing.

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Air India to restart flights to Tel Aviv from 2 March 2025

Air India announced it will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from 02 March 2025.

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Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator license, enhancing pilot training

Riyadh Air has been awarded its operational certificate by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), for its first advanced Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator, consolidating its mission to establish a world-class pilot training ecosystem.

Middle East

Gulf Air Group partners with INJAZ Bahrain to empower youth

Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INJAZ Bahrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for success in the global economy.

Middle East

Royal Jordanian Airlines resumes route between Amman and Damascus

This new non-stop service four times weekly will be an addition to the existing daily bus routes offered by Royal Jordanian in the last 2 years between Amman Airport and Syria

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Oman Air cuts fleet size by 29% to reduce losses

Oman Air, the Gulf state’s flag carrier, last year cut its fleet size by 29 percent year on year to 32 aircraft, lowering its operational cost as part of its turnaround strategy.

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Emirates celebrates the love and luck of Lunar New Year

Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges

Middle East

Photo Story: India’s first Emirates’ Airbus A350 aircraft touches down in Mumbai 

Mumbai Airport proudly welcomed India’s first Emirates Airbus A350 on Republic Day, marking a significant milestone.

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