DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has secured CAR-145 maintenance approval from San Marino’s Civil Aviation Authority, expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport and enabling support for T7-registered private and commercial aircraft.
flynas has announced plans to qualify and graduate up to 300 Saudi pilots by the end of 2027 through its "Future Pilots" programme and employment-linked scholarships under the Wa’ed Track of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Programme.
Saudia and Air India have signed a strategic MoU to expand their partnership, enhancing connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India through broader codeshare cooperation, network integration, operational collaboration and potential expansion to affiliate carriers.
India's travel and tourism sector contributed $263.6 billion to the economy and supported 46.2 million jobs in 2025, with World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasting continued strong growth as the country targets becoming the world's fourth-largest tourism economy by 2036.
Acciona Cultura has completed Riyadh Air’s 2,000 sq m Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport, delivering a premium, technology-driven passenger experience and marking a milestone in the launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline.
Signature Developers has partnered with betterhomes to release a limited selection of residences at W Residences Dubai – Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the newest branded residential address coming to JLT. Construction is currently under way on the project with handover likely in Q4 2028.
Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Rail, enabling its 39 million members to redeem loyalty Miles for rail travel across more than 12,000 destinations in Europe.
Affluent GCC travellers are booking private flights later than ever, with XO forecasting August 1–2 as the busiest weekend of the 2026 summer season, as flexibility shapes travel decisions amid evolving family and business commitments.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, will resume direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from July 31, restoring non-stop air links between the UAE and Hungary.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has marked the completion of its inaugural UAE Bootcamp Career Builder Recognition Programme, with 21 young Emirati hospitality professionals graduating from an intensive leadership course at Les Roches Marbella hospitality school in Spain.
