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Alef, Emaar unveil Palace luxury branded project in Sharjah

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Alef Group, a premier developer in Sharjah, has announced the official launch of Palace Residences Al Mamsha, a luxury branded project developed in collaboration with Emaar Hospitality. The key development offers a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments with a range of amenities.

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Global travel leaders in Salalah to redefine luxury tourism

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Opulence by Ahlan Arabia 2026, a key event hosted by dnata Representation Services, kicked off in Oman's green paradise Salalah bringing together 28 exhibitors of luxury hospitality offering as well as 55 hosted luxury buyers from across the region.

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Egypt leads warm winter travel

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

TBO Academy equips travel professionals with structured destination knowledge and practical selling insights for Egypt. During the global winter, Egypt stands out for its warmth, clear skies, and rich culture, offering mild temperatures and diverse experiences from December to February for travellers seeking sun.

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Yalago posts 25pc growth in 2025, UAE, Maldives lead

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Yalago, part of the Emirates Group, recorded its strongest year to date in 2025, with total sales rising 25% year on year and surpassing previous records four months ahead of schedule. The UAE, Maldives, US, Thailand, and Spain ranked as the top booking destinations.

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Emirates reveals Grand Slam A380 livery

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Emirates has unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery celebrating its long-standing commitment to tennis and sponsorship of all four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

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Network, flydubai enhance seamless passenger payments at DXB

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Network International (Network), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, and flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, have announced a collaboration to deliver an enhanced, seamless payment experience for passengers at Dubai International (DXB).

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Alike launches customisable digital city tourist passes

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Alike, the AI-powered unified social travel platform, has launched its customisable digital tourist passes for Dubai, London, Paris and Singapore.

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flyadeal tops Mena low-cost airline punctuality in 2025

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, scored an unprecedented 12 months of consistent operational punctuality topping the 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) charts among low-cost carriers in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Dubai hotels record strongest December in almost 20 years: CoStar

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Dubai’s hotel industry posted its strongest December since 2007, driven by the holiday season. In December 2025, occupancy hit 84.3% (+3.4%), ADR reached AED 1,042.11 ($283.76) (+11.1%), and RevPAR rose to AED 878.19 (+15%), showing strong year-on-year growth, according to preliminary data from CoStar.

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UAE passport ranks 5th globally on Henley Passport Index

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

The UAE has recorded the strongest long-term rise of any country on the Henley Passport Index, climbing an unprecedented 57 places over the past two decades to rank 5th globally in 2026. UAE passport holders now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations worldwide.