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Asyad in deal to build business complex at Muscat Airport Free Zone

Mon, 18 May 2026

Oman's Asyad Group has signed its first usufruct agreement with Nama Real Estate for the construction of a commercial complex within the Muscat Airport Free Zone. Spanning 25,000 sq m area, the key facility will boast smart offices and hitech workspaces designed to serve both regional and global companies.

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Ajman Tourism expands Europe presence with DERTOUR partnership

Mon, 18 May 2026

As part of its participation in IMEX Frankfurt 2026, the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture & Media signed a strategic partnership agreement with DERTOUR Group, during an official visit to the Group’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Emirates Palace introduces luxury mansion residences with Mandarin Oriental

Mon, 18 May 2026

Emirates Palace Company, with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has announced 35 private residences at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, scheduled for completion in 2029.

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Emirates breaks ground on $5.1bn massive MRO complex

Mon, 18 May 2026

Emirates has broken ground on its new $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure.

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Qiddiya, Google Cloud boost digital buildout for major entertainment project

Mon, 18 May 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud expanded their partnership to build Qiddiya City’s digital infrastructure, a major entertainment project.

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Saudi airports handle 140.9m passengers in 2025

Mon, 18 May 2026

Saudi General Authority for Statistics reported that Saudi airports handled 140.9 million passengers in 2025, up 9.6% year-on-year, with strong growth in both international and domestic air travel.

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Red Sea Global opens Four Seasons Resort at Shura Island

Mon, 18 May 2026

Red Sea Global has announced the opening of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea, welcoming its first guests from May 20, marking a milestone in the development of Shura Island and the wider Red Sea destination.

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Qatar Tourism launches training for immigration officers

Mon, 18 May 2026

Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training programme for immigration officers working across Qatar’s key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a welcoming arrival experience for visitors.

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Ultra Gobi expands beyond China with AlUla 2027 launch

Mon, 18 May 2026

Ultra Gobi, one of China’s most established outdoor endurance race series, will stage its first international edition in January 2027 with Ultra Gobi AlUla in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region.

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Taiba Investment, Osool enter $640m deal to develop three hotels in Madinah

Mon, 18 May 2026

Taiba Investment Company has signed a final partnership agreement with Osool Integrated Real Estate Company to develop, refurbish and operate three hotels in the central area of Madinah in a project valued at SAR2.4 billion ($640 million), strengthening the city’s hospitality infrastructure as Saudi Arabia expands accommodation capacity for pilgrims under Vision 2030.