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Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets land in Saudi capital

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Boeing and Riyadh Air have announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.

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Bavarian-Arab Society opens office at Munich Airport

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

The Bavarian-Arab Society has established a unique contact point for Arab travellers by opening its office at Munich Airport.

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Seabourn Quest re-emerges after major interior update

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Seabourn’s award-winning Seabourn Quest has emerged from drydock with the most comprehensive interior update in the line's history.

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DEF brings together gaming, technology and entertainment

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026, running till June 7, has brought together gaming, esports, technology, creativity and entertainment through an expanded programme of experiences designed to engage players, fans, families and industry professionals alike.

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Emirates recycles, reuses 88,000kg of plastic from inflight dining

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Emirates has repurposed more than 88,000kg of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard, the airline said highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023.

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Rixos Hotels Egypt opens second resort in Hurghada

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Rixos Hotels Egypt has opened Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, a new five-star resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline, located beside Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas.

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UAE new racing season to feature 64 races in five racecourses

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

The UAE's racing calendar for 2026-2027 season features 64 race meetings across five racecourses throughout the country.

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Shangri-La Jeddah appoints new Director of Marketing & Communications

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Shangri-La Jeddah has appointed Lina Khan as Director of Marketing & Communications.

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Jayasom to open flagship wellness resort at Amaala, Triple Bay

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Jayasom, the global integrative wellness hospitality brand, is set to open its inaugural flagship property at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast in the coming months. Spanning over 7,000 sqm, Jayasom seamlessly embraces an “East meets West” wellness philosophy.

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Erth Abu Dhabi appoints new General Manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

Erth Hospitality, the catering facility of Erth Abu Dhabi, is delighted to welcome Robert Kolosits as its new General Manager, marking an exciting new chapter for the division.