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Emirates launches flight to Helsinki

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Emirates has launched its service from Dubai to Helsinki, Finland, for the very first time with flight EK167 departing at 07.30hrs today with a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and media onboard.

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Inside Modon Hospitality’s Afiniti: Tailored stays, five worlds

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

At a time when conventional luxury categorisation often defaults to star ratings and standardised amenities, Modon Hospitality is championing a distinct paradigm shift with the launch of its owned brand, Afiniti Resorts & Residences.

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KEC targets long-term hospitality growth at FHS

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

On the sidelines of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World, Munther Shaker, Financial Analyst – Investment at Knowledge Economic City (KEC), shared insights into how the integrated master-planned destination is redefining the hospitality landscape in Madinah.

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Qatar Calendar brings concerts, culture, entertainment this October

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Qatar Calendar's October programme brings together live music, theatre and comedy, international exhibitions, major sporting competitions and family-friendly experiences at venues across the country.

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Gulf Air launches Kuala Lumpur flights ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, thus marking the commencement of a new direct air link between the two countries and further expanding its international network ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026.

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Jazeera Airways delays T5 transfer, transit operations

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Jazeera Airways has delayed the resumption of transfer and transit passenger services through Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport until further notice, following a request from the Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to postpone the restart of such operations.

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Oberoi unveils plans for luxury resort in Saudi Arabia’s Wadi Safar

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has announced The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar, a luxury resort under development in Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh. Scheduled to open in Q1 2027, the property will become the first hotel to welcome guests in Wadi Safar, an emerging Saudi tourism destination.

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Flydubai flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after pilot injuries

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

A flydubai passenger flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after reporting an incident while en route, with both pilots sustaining injuries, according to Saudi and UAE authorities.

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Global air passenger demand falls 0.8pc in August, IATA reports

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Global passenger demand for air travel declined 0.8% year-on-year in August 2026, as a sharp downturn in Middle Eastern markets interrupted the sector’s recovery, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Emirates Park Zoo & Resort strengthens school education programmes

Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Emirates Park Zoo & Resort is expanding its long-standing educational programmes for schools, drawing on more than a decade of experience hosting students and educators.