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Ajman Department of Tourism wins Unesco-linked heritage education honour

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has received the ‘Star of Outstanding’ Recognition at the 2026 Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organised by WHITR-AP with Unesco National Commissions.

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Emirates Park Zoo & Resort named UAE’s Best Destination at Haute Grandeur Awards

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort has been named Best Destination in the UAE at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards, recognising its blend of wildlife, adventure, hospitality and family-friendly experiences.

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Travellers pack more experiences into trips despite flat spending: report

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Travellers are packing more tours and attractions into holidays despite flat per-person spending in the US and declining spend in Europe, an Arival and Phocuswright report found, with Americans averaging more than four experiences per trip despite shorter stays.

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Landmark Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum will open its doors on December 11, 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has announced.

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NCT&H expands FYTE Hospitality partnership in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H) has strengthened its partnership with Dubai-based FYTE Hospitality as part of efforts to enhance the dining offering at InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi.

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European, US airlines face winter flight cuts over fuel costs: analyst warns

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

European and US airlines could remove more frequencies in the winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has warned.

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Hassan Allam-UCC seal contract for Waldorf Astoria Superblock in Diriyah

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Hassan Allam, a leading engineering and construction group, said its subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction Saudi along with its joint venture partner UCC Holding Saudi, has officially signed the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences, & Mixed Use Superblock in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

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Dubai unveils action-packed August calendar of summer events

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Dubai has unveiled a packed August 2026 summer calendar featuring shopping offers, dining experiences, indoor sports and live entertainment. Dubai Summer Surprises continues to drive citywide retail, leisure and family activities through August 30.

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Bombardier celebrates delivery of 200th Challenger 3500 jet

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, bringing together one of business aviation’s most successful super-midsize jets with one of the world’s most iconic names in mobility, design and craftsmanship.

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MBRAH’s Sky Support Complex on track for Q3 completion

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026.