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DCT Abu Dhabi launches inaugural Visitor Experience Awards

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the inaugural Visitor Experience Awards, a flagship annual programme recognising organisations and frontline professionals delivering exceptional visitor experiences across the emirate.

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Uber unveils dedicated passenger waiting lounge at DXB Terminal 3

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Uber, in partnership with Dubai Airports, has announced the opening of a dedicated rider waiting lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3, in line with the Dubai Civility Committee’s objectives to preserve the aesthetic appeal, order, and operational excellence of the Emirate.

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Dubai’s mid-market hotels maintain higher occupancy than premium ones in H1

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Dubai’s mid-market hotels maintained comparatively higher occupancy than those in the premium sector in H1 2026 as regional airspace disruption and heightened geopolitical uncertainty weighed on hotel demand, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

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Inaugural Esports Nations Cup put off to November 2027

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.

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Visa Destinations connects Saudi travellers to top spots with new insights

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Visa is highlighting the continued growth of Visa Destinations, its global travel inspiration platform that helps travellers discover unique experiences across some of the world's most vibrant destinations, including Dubai, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Sydney.

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Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opens

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), today announced the opening of Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit.

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Preparedness key for quick tourism recovery, says study

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Destinations that act before disruption hits recover up to 1.5 times faster than those that wait, according to a new research.

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Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Gary Anslow to helm business in MEA region

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced Gary Anslow, VP and Head of UK and Ireland, will assume responsibility for NCL’s business in the MEA region.

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Kerala targets Arab travellers in big medical tourism push

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

The South Indian state of Kerala plans to work with the private sector to expand its share of the global medical value travel market, with focus on high-spending Arab travellers and families, said a senior minister ahead of the Indo Arab Connect 2026, a tourism and healthcare summit in Kochi.

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UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with two championship bouts

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), returns to Abu Dhabi with UFC 333, bringing another unforgettable night of elite competition.