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Royal Jordanian named Official Carrier for 40th Jerash Festival

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Royal Jordanian Airlines has been selected as the official carrier for Arab and international guests and delegations attending the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, which begins on July 23.

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Private aviation embraces Starlink as inflight connectivity becomes priority

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

High-speed onboard connectivity is becoming essential in private aviation as passenger expectations rise. Starlink is accelerating adoption, with contracts covering more than 7,000 aircraft and 11 new airline customers, enabling faster work, streaming and communication in flight.

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Saudia expands China connectivity through Xiamen Airlines codeshare

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed a codeshare agreement with Xiamen Airlines to strengthen air connectivity between the Kingdom and China.

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Saudi Arabia’s THC expands into business aviation with Bombardier deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has announced its entry into the fixed-wing business aviation market by signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Bombardier for up to 60 business jets.

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Etihad, Abra Group sign deal to boost Latin America links

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air connectivity between Latin America, the Middle East and Asia through closer cooperation between Etihad and Abra's airlines, including Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air.

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Dubai launches resident rewards programme to boost tourism

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Dubai has launched “A Dubai Invite”, a resident rewards programme offering hotel, attraction, dining and transport discounts to those who invite family and friends to visit the emirate, as part of efforts to boost tourism through community ambassadors.

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US to resume direct flights to Lebanon after four decades

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of direct flights between the United States and Lebanon, marking a significant step in bilateral relations after more than 40 years without direct air links.

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UAE passport the world's second strongest in latest Henley Index

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as one of the world's most travel-friendly nations, with its passport climbing to joint second place in the latest Henley Passport Index, giving Emirati citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 188 destinations worldwide.

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UAE outlines eligibility for five-year multiple-entry tourist visa

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The UAE has clarified the eligibility criteria for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, which allows visitors of all nationalities to enter the country repeatedly without requiring a local sponsor or host.

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Embraer, Mubadala forge strategic aerospace, MRO partnership

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Embraer, a leading global aerospace company based in Brazil, and Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-term collaboration in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, research and workforce development.