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Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh 

Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce the launch of direct passenger flights to  Riyadh, the capital and financial centre of Saudi Arabia, from 28 October 2024,  further enhancing connectivity, trade and cultural exchange between its home hub,  Hong Kong, and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Rotana announces the opening of its first property in the holy city of Madinah, Al Manakha Rotana

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with 76 operational properties in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), announces the opening of Al Manakha Rotana in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines announce landmark joint venture

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV)  to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines.

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Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights certified by global sustainability organisation for the 9th year

After nine consecutive years of Green Globe certification, the Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites and Apartments has enhanced its sustainable credentials by achieving gold certification of the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) programme, which is specifically designed for the travel & tourism industry. 

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Emirates, IATA and Airbus launch an enhanced A350 type rating conversion course for pilots

Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type rating, as the airline prepares for the delivery of 65 A350s from mid-2024.

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Qatar Airways touches down for the first time in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Qatar Airways has opened up a new gateway in Africa, connecting the DRC with Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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Umm Al Emarat Park attracts record-breaking 350,000 visitors during 2023/2024 season

Marking the end of an extraordinary season at Umm Al Emarat Park, set a new benchmark, this season drew an astounding crowd, with more than 350,000 visitors experiencing the Park’s offerings, making it the most successful in the Park’s history.

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Emarat launches ‘Travel With Emarat’ Campaign through its EmCan Loyalty App

Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) is set to launch a new campaign for adventure-seekers and travel enthusiasts.

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Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines sign strategic agreement to establish commercial partnership

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.

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Qatar Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Qatar Airways officially touched down at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) on 02 June, 2024, as the award-winning airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its new non-stop service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Turkish Airlines unveils new sleeping set for its guests

Aiming to provide its passengers with a travel experience beyond their dreams, Turkish Airlines has revamped its sleeping sets designed for long-haul flights.

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Get ready, get set, Formula Run at Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi is back

Race enthusiast can get ready to lace up their running shoes. Last year's highly successful Formula Run which attracted over 1,000 participants is back and set to take place at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning, June 9th.

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Turkish Airlines and Air China sign new freesale codeshare agreement

Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare agreement, transitioning from their long-standing blocked space partnership.

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Emirates partners with HiDubai to support Dubai SMEs

The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management, and His Excellency Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO & Board Member HiDubai.

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Emirates joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform

Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. It will also be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version of Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems.

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