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Ajman Department of Tourism appoints representative office in China

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has appointed Hunan Overseas Travel Co as its official representative office in China.

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Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006.

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Grovy unveils show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Dubai-based Grovy Developers has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look of its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands. The project comprises a collection of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with four-bedroom penthouses.

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Air India Express restores full West Asia network with Salalah, Kuwait flights

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Air India Express has fully restored connectivity across its West Asia network with the resumption of flights to Salalah and Kuwait.

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Jazeera Airways expands Damascus service with fourth daily flight

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Jazeera Airways has marked one year since resuming flights to Damascus by increasing its service to four daily flights from July 14, 2026, responding to sustained demand from leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travellers.

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flyadeal adds Milan, Prague to summer 2026 seasonal network

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

flyadeal has launched its summer 2026 seasonal network, adding Milan and Prague and resuming flights to Trabzon, Sarajevo and Sharm El Sheikh. The programme features 12 routes and nearly 900 flights through September 26, 2026.

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Zayed International Airport sees strong passenger growth

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Zayed International Airport (AUH) reported strong growth, handling over 93,000 passengers and nearly 500 flights daily between June 26–30, surpassing 2025 levels, driven by airline expansion, strong carriers, and efficient biometric-enabled operations.

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Emirates passes 1m Starlink Wi-Fi connections across fleet

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Emirates has surpassed one million Starlink Wi-Fi connections just seven months after introducing the service across its fleet, marking a significant step in inflight connectivity.

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Jazan tourism surges with 47pc visitor growth in 2025

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region recorded over 4 million domestic and international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 47% increase compared to 2024, according to tourism figures. Total visitor spending exceeded SAR3 billion, reflecting a 19% year-on-year rise.

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Bahrain Tourism Minister reaffirms commitment to strengthen events

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Bahrain’s Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi reaffirmed support for the events sector as a key tourism driver, stressing public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and efforts to attract regional and international events under the 2022–2026 strategy.