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F1® fan competition: Win two tickets to sold out ‘f1® 75 live’ event at O2 Arena 

Fans of Formula 1® have the chance to win two tickets to the sold out F1® 75 Live event taking place on 18th February 2025 at London’s O2 Arena.

Middle East

Luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai have fastest Wi-Fi networks in MENA: Ookla

New research by Ookla® a global leader in connectivity intelligence, reveals that luxury hotels in Riyadh and Dubai are setting new benchmarks for high-speed internet connectivity, with some of the fastest Wi-Fi networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Middle East

Ras Al Khaimah witnessed 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024

Building on a track record of remarkable achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its strongest year ever, welcoming a record-high 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024, marking 12% growth in tourism revenues and a notable 15% rise in MICE visitors.

Middle East

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Malta

Qatar Airways is resuming operations to Malta with four weekly flights from 2 July 2025. The resumption to Malta will expand Qatar Airways’ network to nearly 50 destinations in Europe.

Middle East

IndiGo launches direct flight to Madinah

IndiGo has announced the launch of new direct service between Hyderabad and Madinah, commencing February 20, 2025.

Middle East

Saudia launches NDC content on Sabre

Sabre Corporation announced the launch of Saudia's New Distribution Capability (NDC) content on the Sabre marketplace.

Middle East

Jumeirah Carlton Tower celebrates London Fashion Week

In honour of London Fashion Week, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is proud to celebrate fashion, culture, and the iconic style of the 1960’s with a groovy, vintage Mary Quant dress on display in the hotel’s lobby from Monday 03 February until Friday 28 February.

Middle East

ME carriers saw load factor of 81% in November

Middle Eastern carriers saw an 8.7% year-on-year increase in demand, according to a new report. Capacity also increased by 3.9% year-on-year and the load factor was 81%, latest the International Air Transport Association (IATA) report about passenger demand in November showed.

Middle East

Emirates welcomes Arsenal to its Travel Store in London

Arsenal first team men’s players, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber were treated to a tour of the ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London.

Middle East

ATPI partners with Arjaa Travel

U.K.-based travel management company ATPI has partnered with Saudi Arabia-based Arjaa Travel as part of an effort to broaden its presence in the Middle East, the TMC announced.

Middle East

Emirates Aviation University honours 288 emerging aviation leaders

Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has graduated another diverse, highly skilled class of 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation.

Middle East

Turkish Nationals need not apply for ETIAS

The Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye has clarified that all Turkish nationals, without exception, will not be required to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation once the new system becomes operational.

Middle East

Cappadocia Marriott Hotel opens with 298 keys in Türkiye

Marriott Hotels announced the opening of Cappadocia Marriott Hotel. Nestled within the moonscape landscapes of Cappadocia, the property is the largest and newest hotel in the region, offering travellers a gateway to the storied destination.

Middle East

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal  opens in Saudi Arabia

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal.

Middle East

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia

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