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easyJet nears $7.34bn acquisition by Castlelake

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

British budget airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a revised takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at up to £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion).

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Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils summer experiences in Oman

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a collection of summer experiences celebrating the natural beauty of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Set between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman, the programme combines adventure, wellness and dining.

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Armenia extends visa-free entry for GCC travellers until July 2027

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Armenia has extended its temporary visa-free entry scheme for eligible Gulf travellers until July 1, 2027, allowing qualifying GCC citizens and residents to visit without a visa for up to 180 days, subject to nationality and residency requirements.

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Air Arabia starts Sharjah–London Gatwick service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.

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Banan wins contract to develop Riyadh hotel project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Banan Real Estate Company has announced that it has secured a contract from Saudi-based Afaq Al Qimma Al Rabiaa Al Mutatawera Company for the development and marketing of a hotel project within Al Rahmaniya neighbourhood in capital Riyadh.

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Etihad Rail signals new era for UAE tourism

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Etihad Rail’s passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah is expected to boost tourism, improve inter-emirate connectivity and drive economic growth. The 105-minute journey will support Fujairah’s tourism sector, with the network projected to serve 10 million passengers annually.

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Visit Qatar opens registration for inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Doha

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Visit Qatar has opened registration for the first IRONMAN 70.3 Doha, scheduled to take place at Old Doha Port from March 18 to 20, 2027, marking a major addition to the country's international sporting calendar.

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Emirates prepares for summer rush of 3,500 unaccompanied young travellers

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Emirates expects one of its busiest periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service as summer holidays begin, with more than 3,500 children set to travel independently over the next two weeks.

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Shurooq signs up Minor Hotels to manage Sharjah Collection

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with Minor Hotels under which the international hospitality operator will manage the Sharjah Collection, a portfolio of seven nature- and heritage-based retreats across the emirate.

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Louvre Abu Dhabi introduces new tour for summer season

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Louvre Abu Dhabi is introducing its “New Highlights and Discoveries Tour” for the summer season, a 45-minute journey through the museum’s four wings, featuring a curated selection of new acquisitions and major loans introduced to the museum this year.