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Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing travel demand in and out of New Zealand.
Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.
Enjoy exclusive after-hours tour of National Museum of Qatar
Discover the beauty of the National Museum of Qatar during an exclusive after-hours tour with renowned local artist, Ahmed Nooh,
Penalty kick: vapers at Qatar 2022 World Cup face hefty fines or even prison
Severe penalties for vaping can include three months in prison or fines of up to 10,000 riyals (around USD 2.6k). Soccer fans heading to the 2022 World Cup are being warned by smoking cessation experts at Vape Club not to vape while in Qatar, where vaping is illegal and violators face imprisonment or heavy fines.
Saudia Arabia hotel growth on the upswing
Diriyah Gate Development Authority is signing on 16 new global hotel brands and is testament to the pace of development. Saudia Arabia hotel growth on the upswing
Costa Cruises expands ‘Cruise & Golf’ program to UAE cruises
Starting this winter, Costa Cruises’ “Cruise & Golf” program will be offered on Costa Toscana’s itineraries in the Arabian Gulf as well as on Costa Smeralda’s Mediterranean cruises. Golf lovers will have the opportu...
Emirates officially debuts ‘Emirates World’ in Dubai
Emirates has today officially opened its ‘Emirates World’ retail store experience in the heart of Jumeirah.
“Diriyah, the city of earth” opens to the public
Diriyah, The City of Earth. begins a new chapter in its history as At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the original home of the Al Saud family, and the seat of governance of the First Saudi State, opens its doors to the public for the first time on the 4th of December 2022.
Santa arrives at Ski Dubai to launch Winter Wonderland
Families gathered together to witness the spectacular Christmas tree lights at Ski Dubai being switched on by Santa Claus following his arrival from the North Pole.
Emirates celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
Mastercard and Vodafone keep people connected this travel season
Mastercard and Vodafone are offering 3GB of free data for guests and residents with Qatar Fan Pack.
Emirates highlights its history of community collaboration and local business support in the UAE
On its home soil, Emirates also chooses to celebrate and support local suppliers, in a nod to its Emirati heritage and dedication to the development of the UAE.
Gulf Air flight attendant suffers heart attack mid-flight to Paris
A flight attendant has tragically died after he suffered a heart attack mid-air. Yasser Saleh Al Yazidi was working on Gulf Air flight GF-19 from Bahrain to Paris on Tuesday when he began to feel ill about an hour and a half into the flight
Saudi Arabia unveils masterplan for King Salman International Airport
The airport is expected to become one of the largest in the world featuring six parallel runways. Saudi Arabia has revealed a masterplan for King Salman International Airport (DWD), which is expected to position Riyadh as a global logistics hub, as well as stimulate transport, trade, and tourism.
IHG debuts Vignette Collection in ME with a signing in Saudi Arabia
The new hotel is in line with IHG’s commitment to add over 10,000 rooms to its portfolio in the country within the next 2-3 years.
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