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Etihad Airways launches flights from Abu Dhabi  to Kabul from 18 Dec 2025

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is further expanding its regional network with the launch of flights to

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Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Bangkok on newly retrofitted A380

Emirates has unveiled its highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK376/377 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi expands network with new route to Damascus

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights from Abu

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Agoda and Saudi Tourism Authority partner to boost inbound tourism from Asia

Digital travel platform Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with

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From Grocery Aisles to AI Itineraries: Hilton’s 2026 Report Reveals How UAE and Saudi Tourists Are Turning Trips into Journeys of Meaning

Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report finds UAE and Saudi travellers leading the global rise of “whycations” — purpose-led trips focused on culture, connection and convenience.

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Riyadh Air Takes Flight: Saudi Arabia’s Newest Airline Soars to London on October 26 with Luxe Lounge, Loyalty Perks, and Global Ambitions

Riyadh Air will launch its first flight to London Heathrow on October 26, unveiling its 2,000-sqm Hafawa Lounge and debuting its new “Sfeer” loyalty programme. The airline’s rapid rise underscores Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global aviation powerhouse under Vision 2030

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Oman Air Achieves CAA Approval for ATO, Receives First Batch of Cadets

Oman Air is proud to announce that it has successfully obtained its Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification from the Civil Aviation

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Saudi Arabia Darts Masters added to Riyadh Season Calendar 

Riyadh is set to make sporting history this January with the arrival of the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters, the first Professional

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SLS The Red Sea to debut with 150 rooms, suites, and villas by Nov 2025 in Saudi Arabia

SLS The Red Sea is set to make its spectacular debut in Saudi Arabia, bringing its unmistakable blend  of theatrical

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Travelex Launches Mobile FX Stores at Hamad International

Travelex has unveiled a fleet of mobile currency exchange kiosks in the two newly unveiled Concourses, D & E, at

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From Saudi Coffee to Immersive Tech: Riyadh Air Debuts the Hafawa Lounge, a 2,000-sqm Desert-Inspired Oasis Redefining Premium Travel

The opening of Riyadh Air’s Hafawa Lounge marks a key milestone in Saudi Arabia’s aviation expansion, reflecting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal to fuse culture, technology, and world-class hospitality.

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IMS25 to convene global leaders from 26–27 Nov 2025

Over 2,000 global industry and government leaders will attend the second edition of the International MICE Summit (IMS25) in Riyadh,

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Oracle Expands Presence in Dubai with New AI-Powered Customer Experience Centre

Oracle announced expansion in Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading tech hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC, with the

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Saudia renews IATA Operational Safety Audit under RBI

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has successfully renewed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)

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Emirates empowers customers with accessibility requirements

Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities

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