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Dubai's immersive Museum of Digital Art launched

Sun, 17 May 2026

Dubai's Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to emirate's cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies, has been launched by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).

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Oceania Cruises announces global holiday season sailings

Sat, 16 May 2026

Oceania Cruises is offering festive holiday sailings across its luxury fleet for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons, inviting guests to celebrate Christmas, New Year, and Hanukkah at sea across destinations in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix expands 2026 ticket offerings

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has announced expanded ticket options as excitement builds for the 2026 season finale at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3–6.

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VFS Global opens new Turkey visa centre in Bahrain

Sat, 16 May 2026

VFS Global has opened a new Türkiye Visa Application Centre in Manama, Bahrain, on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices in the Diplomatic Area, enhancing secure visa services for travellers.

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ITB China 2026 event lineup promotes global travel collaboration

Sat, 16 May 2026

ITB China 2026, a B2B travel trade show in Shanghai (May 26–28), will feature exhibitions, networking, matchmaking, and conferences, fostering global collaboration and new business opportunities across the travel industry.

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Qatar to host 2026 T100 Triathlon World Championship Final in Lusail City

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and Qatar have announced that the 2026 Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will return to Lusail City for a second consecutive year, taking place from December 10–12 , 2026 in partnership with Visit Qatar.

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170,000 UAE tourists visit Thailand annually as ties grow in 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026

Thailand and the UAE are strengthening cooperation in 2026, with tourism a key driver of growth. Around 160,000–170,000 UAE visitors travel to Thailand annually, with rising demand, stronger connectivity, and expanding economic and people-to-people ties.

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Ras Al Khaimah’s Rotana Mangroves nears debut

Sat, 16 May 2026

The upcoming Rotana Ras Al Khaimah – The Mangroves is nearing completion, featuring 258 keys within a mangrove setting and set to enhance Ras Al Khaimah’s hospitality sector as a destination for business, leisure, and events.

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Saudi GACA highlights handling of 12.1m passengers during crisis period

Sat, 16 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector handled more than 12.1 million passengers between February 18 (Ramadan 1) and March 28 (Shawwal 9), maintaining strong operational performance during a recent regional crisis, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.

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Youth initiatives drive tourism growth in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in Oman’s A’Dakhiliyah Governorate is seeing growing youth-led entrepreneurial initiatives, attracting visitors with its natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and tourism appeal.