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Dulsco People to deliver 50,000 aviation training engagements

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Dulsco People, part of Dulsco Group, is on track to deliver 50,000 aviation training sessions within a three-year period by the end of 2026, marking a significant milestone in supporting the UAE's rapidly expanding aviation sector with highly skilled, safety-focused personnel.

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Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top attractions by Trip.com

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Qasr Al Watan has been recognised among Trip.com’s Top 100 Global Attractions & Experiences 2026 and Top 100 Attractions & Experiences in Asia 2026, highlighting its status as one of the UAE’s leading cultural and heritage destinations.

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Emirates, South African Airways expand codeshare partnership

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their codeshare partnership, adding nine routes across Africa. The reciprocal agreement enhances connectivity through new domestic and regional links, offering passengers greater travel options across southern and central Africa.

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Boutique Group unveils visual identity for The Red Palace ahead of opening

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Boutique Group, the hospitality company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled the visual identity of The Red Palace, introducing the first chapter of the historic property’s story ahead of its anticipated opening.

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Oman Airports record 9.3pc decline in passenger traffic in H1 2026

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Passenger traffic through Oman’s airports reached 6.28 million passengers during the first half of 2026, down 9.3% compared with 6.92 million passengers recorded during the same period in 2025.

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Al Jabal Al Akhdar festival draws 100,000 visitors, boosts Oman tourism activity

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Oman’s Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival 2026 has attracted over 100,000 visitors, boosting tourism and local economic activity. The 45-day event features cultural, sporting and entertainment activities while supporting SMEs, family businesses and farmers.

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Qatar Airways resumes daily Doha-Philadelphia flights

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Qatar Airways has resumed daily non-stop flights between Doha and Philadelphia, marking its 14th destination in North America. Relaunched on August 1, 2026, the route is operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

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Kuwait Airways launches direct flights to Tbilisi

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Kuwait Airways has launched twice-weekly direct flights to Tbilisi, Georgia, started from August 2, as part of its network expansion strategy to enhance connectivity and provide passengers with more travel options during the holiday season.

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flynas to launch direct Madinah-Brussels flights in October

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch direct flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 5, 2026, expanding its international network and offering passengers more travel options between Saudi Arabia and Belgium.

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Riyadh Air launches three employment-linked aviation scholarship programmes

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has launched three new employment-linked scholarship programmes aimed at developing Saudi talent for the Kingdom's growing aviation sector.