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UAE ramps up tourism investment with competitive incentives

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

The UAE is strengthening its tourism position through an integrated national strategy, competitive investment incentives, and strong returns. Natural diversity, strategic location, stability, and world-class infrastructure drive year-round demand, high rankings, aviation competitiveness, and robust growth, with 16 million hotel guests and expanding accommodation capacity.

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Oman Air launches inaugural flight to Copenhagen

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has launched its inaugural flight to the Danish capital, Copenhagen, via the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, as part of its plan to expand its international network.

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Expo Centre Sharjah to host over 95 exhibitions and events next year

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Expo Centre Sharjah is set to deliver an extensive portfolio of events in 2026, solidifying its position as a leading regional destination for world-class exhibitions and conferences and a global hub for business tourism.

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SalamAir renews its third IATA Operational Safety Audit

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, announced the renewal of its third IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to the highest global standards of aviation safety, operational integrity, and compliance.

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flyadeal female leaders provide inspirational career insights

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Two of flyadeal’s dynamic female leaders took to the stage in Riyadh with inspirational career insights encouraging women take up a diverse range of roles in aviation, one of the world’s largest and dynamic industries.

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Emirates introduces Premium Economy on 777s to Beirut, Beijing

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Emirates will deploy retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy on flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026, and EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing starting February 1, 2026.

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EFTA graduates 77 next-gen pilots in sixth ceremony

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) celebrated the graduation of 77 cadets at its sixth ceremony, marking another milestone in its legacy of developing highly skilled pilots.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel announces re-launch of kids club

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new chapter of discovery for children with the reopening of its Kids’ Club, redesigned by Dubai’s award-winning OliOli.

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Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort unveils Pure by Serenity

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort has launched Pure by Serenity, a refined spa destination opened on December 5, 2025.

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Travel Counsellors enters North America with TTAND acquisition

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Travel Counsellors, a fast-growing travel company backed by Vitruvian Partners, has acquired Canada’s leading travel agent community, The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND), creating a transatlantic leader with over 3,900 independent travel entrepreneurs.