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Euroairlines expands market reach with Aeroprime Group partnership

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Euroairlines has appointed Aeroprime Group as its exclusive Cargo General Sales Agent (GSA) for India and Passenger GSA for the UAE, strengthening its presence in key aviation markets.

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Atlantis Dubai advances responsible tourism with triple accolades

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Atlantis Dubai has reinforced its position as a leader in responsible tourism after securing three sustainability accreditations recognising its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible operations and community engagement.

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flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, will host its UAE National Careers Open Day on August 16 at the flydubai Campus, offering UAE nationals the opportunity to explore career pathways within one of the region’s fastest-growing carriers.

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Amadeus posts resilient H1 2026 results with revenue up 2.3pc

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Amadeus reported resilient H1 2026 results, with revenue rising 2.3% to €3.33 billion ($3.8 billion) and operating income up 0.6%, supported by a diversified business model and sustained demand for travel technology solutions.

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Riyadh Air begins Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service, marking its entry into Southeast Asia. The thrice-weekly nonstop route strengthens Saudi Arabia-Malaysia connectivity, supporting tourism, trade and travel links between the two markets.

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Jazeera Airways boosts UAE service with new Abu Dhabi, Al Ain flights

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it is strengthening the UAE operations with additional flights to capital Abu Dhabi and Al Ain starting from August 10. With this move, its total weekly services across the emirates has risen to 29, including three daily flights to Dubai.

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Diriyah Company awards $723m Waldorf Astoria superblock contract

Fri, 31 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Company has awarded a SAR2.7 billion ($723.54 million) contract to build the Waldorf Astoria superblock, to a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction Saudi Limited and Urbacon Saudi Company, a subsidiary of UCC Holding.

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Jazeera Airways expands services to Amman with three daily flights

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, has increased its services to Amman City Airport (ADJ) to three daily flights, offering passengers greater flexibility and convenience as demand for summer travel continues to grow.

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African aviation bodies push for standardised API, PNR implementation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and global best practices.

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Large-scale events drive 51pc of summer tourist spending across South Mediterranean: analysis

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Large-scale events generate 51% of incremental tourist spending linked to summer events across Spain, Italy, France and Greece, despite representing less than 1% of all events scheduled, according to analysis by The Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group through its travel intelligence platform Data Appeal Mabrian.