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Kuwait Airways to begin direct Phuket flights in October 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Kuwait Airways has announced the launch of direct flights to Phuket, Thailand, starting 27 October 2026. The company will operate two flights a week, on Saturdays and Tuesdays.

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Saudia Group signs MoU to explore financing for Airbus fleet expansion

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Saudia Group has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore and arrange financing solutions for the Saudi airline’s acquisition of new Airbus aircraft.

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Air Arabia to launch five weekly flights between Sharjah, Gdansk

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Air Arabia has announced a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in Poland, starting December 14, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly flights, expanding its presence in the Polish market.

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Dubai International welcomes 31.5m passengers in H1, traffic improves in Q2

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026, as airline capacity continued to return and demand strengthened through the second quarter following one of the most challenging operating environments in the airport's history.

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Dubai tops global creative industry FDI ranking, attracts $3.76bn

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Dubai ranked first globally, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh and Bengaluru among 233 cities, for the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative sectors for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, attracting 754 projects, said a report.

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Wynn Al Marjan Island launches exclusive Townhomes

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island, a much-anticipated destination resort located in Ras Al Khaimah, today announced Townhomes, one of the resort's most exclusive accommodation offerings, located within Enclave, Wynn Al Marjan Island's boutique hotel.

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Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in three theme parks near Paris

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia is set to invest about €6 billion ($7 billion) in the development of three theme parks near Paris, in one of the kingdom’s latest major overseas investments through its Public Investment Fund-backed entertainment sector.

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RSGT, CMA CGM sign deal to develop new Jeddah Islamic Port terminal

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the signing of an agreement between Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) and French shipping group CMA CGM to develop and operate the fourth container terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, with an investment of approximately SAR1.6 billion.

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Saudi F&B market soars to $58.3bn amid demand for alternative restaurant

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's food and beverages (F&B) economy is poised for solid growth over the next few years with its market projected to hit $58.3 billion by 2033 amid growing demand for alternate financing from fine dining restaurants and cafes, said a report.

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Global Partners, Marriott announce branded residences in Dubai Creek

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Global Partners has entered into an agreement with Marriott International to develop two branded residential projects in Dubai Creek, marking a major milestone for the waterfront district and the investment firm’s second flagship real estate fund.