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KAFD wins Guinness for world’s largest pedestrian skywalk network

Sun, 06 Jul 2025

The King Abdullah Financial District has been awarded a Guinness record for the world’s largest pedestrian skyway network. Spanning 15.4km, the KAFD structure links the district’s 95 buildings through 42 interconnected climate-controlled skywalks.

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Etihad Airways launches debut flights to Atlanta

Sat, 05 Jul 2025

Etihad Airways touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its American footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the US Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond, thus marking another milestone in its North American expansion.

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Air France–KLM set to buy majority stake in SAS

Sat, 05 Jul 2025

Air France–KLM has announced that it is initiating proceedings to take a majority stake in Scandinavian carrier SAS. The top European group, which currently holds a 19.9% stake, intends to increase its share to 60.5%, subject to regulatory approval.

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Americana seals franchise deal with premium Greek lifestyle brand

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Americana Restaurants has inked an exclusive franchise agreement with Greek lifestyle brand Carpo renowned for its nuts, artisanal chocolates and refined coffee. As per the deal, Americana will be able to build, operate Carpo stores in Kuwait and Qatar.

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Four top firms in race for $5bn Qatar offshore megaproject

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

At least four leading international contractors or consortia are vying for a major contract from QatarEnergy LNG worth upto $5 billion for the next expansion phase of its massive North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) project, said a report.

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Saudi Arabia taking centrestage in world tourism boom, says WEF report

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

With global tourist trips set to hit 30 billion by 2034 and tourism outpacing economic growth, Saudi Arabia has become a cornerstone in this transformation as a key destination and home to some of the most ground-breaking investments, said a WEF report.

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flydubai, emaratech to introduce smart biometric gates

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

flydubai has partnered with emaratech, a leading technology organisation in the UAE, to implement smart border control solutions for its pilots and cabin crew.

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Ethiopian Airlines launches new passenger service to Porto

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal, with the inaugural flight departing from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on July 2, 2025.

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SalamAir reports 12pc improvement in OTP for Q2

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, has reported a 12% improvement in On-Time Performance (OTP) for Q2 2025, reaching an OTP of 88%.

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Park Hyatt emerges in South Africa

Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in the African region.