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Pegasus Airlines invests in AI-powered operations platform

Thu, 21 May 2026

Pegasus Innovation Lab, the Silicon Valley–based innovation hub of Pegasus Airlines, has entered a strategic partnership with Overwatch AI, acting as both a strategic investor and design partner in an AI-powered platform designed to enhance airline operational efficiency.

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Imagine Dragons set to headline F1 after-race concerts

Thu, 21 May 2026

Ethara has announced that one of the world’s biggest bands, Imagine Dragons, will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, December 5.

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ATM 2026 rescheduled to September 14–17

Thu, 21 May 2026

RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from September 14–17 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders.

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Park Rotana Abu Dhabi wins multiple 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards

Thu, 21 May 2026

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, winning multiple honours for its excellence in hospitality, wellness, and culinary experiences in the UAE and Middle East.

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Dubai strengthens business events momentum at IMEX 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026

Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), led Dubai’s participation at IMEX Frankfurt, taking place from May 19 to 21.

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$267m 500-unit hotel tower planned in Makkah's Masar Destination

Thu, 21 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction has announced plans for a new SAR1 billion ($267 million) hotel tower in Makkah as part of its massive Masar Destination development project near the Grand Mosque.

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Global Hotel Alliance adds four new member brands

Thu, 21 May 2026

Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its international portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands, strengthening the reach of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

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Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft

Wed, 20 May 2026

Emirates has reached a milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft.

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Top Eid Al Adha getaways, staycation packages await Gulf residents

Wed, 20 May 2026

As Eid Al Adha approaches, with the holiday expected to begin on May 27, hotels, resorts and restaurants across the Gulf and popular regional getaways are unveiling a host of special offers to help residents make the most of the long break.

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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi named world’s best theme park

Wed, 20 May 2026

Miral announced that Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been awarded the Best Theme Park in the World at 2026 Liseberg Applause Award.