Turkish Airlines is hosting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 6–8 October 2026 under the theme “Performance Through People.”
InterContinental Muscat’s culinary team secured one Gold and eight Silver medals at Horeca Oman 2026, strengthening the hotel’s reputation among Oman’s leading culinary teams.
Travelex is expanding its Qatar footprint with three new and upgraded locations across Doha, including at Al Jadeda metro station, Hamad International Airport and Matar Qadeem, as travel demand and remittance needs continue to grow.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for stronger integration of people, technology and global standards to drive the next advances in aviation safety, as the industry prepares for a new generation of operational and technological challenges.
almatar, a fast-growing Middle East online travel agency, has expanded its use of Sabre’s AI-native Mosaic platform to support business growth, improve flight servicing and enhance the traveller experience.
Air India Express is expanding its India–West Asia network under its Winter 2026 schedule, with up to 135 daily departures connecting 23 Indian cities with 12 gateways across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island have broken ground in Umm Al Quwain, marking a step in the emirate’s tourism and real estate development and strengthening its position as an emerging coastal destination in the UAE.
Vatel Bahrain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa to strengthen collaboration in practical training, professional development, knowledge exchange and consultancy.
Saudi-based Diriyah Company has announced that it has awarded two major construction contracts worth SAR2.73 billion ($720 million) to build six luxury hotels and three residential assets in Diriyah Square, thus boosting Diriyah’s position as an urban destination to live, work and visit.
Air Arabia will resume daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode in Kerala, India, from October 16, 2026, restoring direct connectivity between the UAE and India.
