Middle East
Mastercard and DIFC partner with FinTech companies
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Mastercard that aims to drive digital transformation through partnerships with innovative FinTech companies.
Crystal Lagoons enters Saudi Arabia through partnership with A’amal Group
Crystal Lagoons enters the largest country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, with a new mega deal to develop real estate, hospitality, and Public Access Lagoons, also called PAL, projects.
SAUDIA inaugurates new operations building at KAIA
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the Kingdom's national flag carrier, inaugurated its new SAUDIA Operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah
Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes
Finnair is launching daily flights from Helsinki to Doha, as it continues to expand its Asian network. This route follows in the footsteps of Finnair’s recently launched flights from Copenhagen and Stockholm to Doha.
Jazeera Airways on a 5-year mark with its India operations
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's low-cost airline, is operating regionally and internationally on a 5-year mark with its India operations and is anticipating stronger growth for the coming years.
Turkish Airlines launches direct flights to Kirkuk
National flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced new direct flights to Kirkuk, starting from 27 October, as one weekly flights between Istanbul Airport and Kirkuk International Airport.
OSH gets ready for World Cup fever
OSH, La Mer’s contemporary Uzbek restaurant is the place to watch the World Cup for fans who are looking to get away from the high traffic areas while still getting into the spirit of the games with comfortable seating, a delicious menu and great offers.
PPIE to take place in Dubai from 5-6 Nov
Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE), the Philippines’ largest international property and investment show, returns to Dubai, UAE on 5-6 November 2022.
PATA gears up for its Annual Summit in UAE
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the programme for its 2022 Annual Summit set to take place from 25-27 October 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Musafir.com opens new corporate office in Qatar
Musafir.com, an online travel agency in the UAE, has inaugurated its new office in Doha, Qatar to meet growing travel demands.
Google launches ‘Travel Insights with Google’ for ME
The tools are launched under the ‘Travel Insights with Google’ website which includes two new tools available in both English and in Arabic; Destination Insights and Hotel Insights.
Sporting events to boost ME tourism by 30%
Musafir.com, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region.
IndiGo starts direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah
IndiGo flew its Airbus A320 aircraft to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) from Mumbai on 22 September. Not only is it the carrier’s 100th destination, but also its 11th in the Middle East. The flight was announced last month and is part of IndiGo’s growing presence in the Middle East.
IHG continues expansion with opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) extends its reach in the Middle East with the opening of The Crowne Plaza Riyadh – RDC Hotel and Convention Center.
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