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Etihad Guest expands Asia connectivity through STARLUX partnership

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Etihad Guest has launched a frequent flyer partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme, expanding benefits for members across both airline networks.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi to open LEGO exhibition on August 21

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will open Natural Brickstory on August 21, a limited-time exhibition exploring 13.8 billion years of natural history through LEGO brick building and interactive activities.

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MEBAA Show 2026 to bring global business aviation leaders to Dubai

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

MEBAA Show 2026 will bring together companies from across the global business aviation sector, with the event scheduled to take place in Dubai from December 8–10. The exhibition will feature aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, FBOs, MRO providers and technology companies from more than 100 countries.

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Riyadh Air expands Asia push with new flights to Pakistan, Philippines

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air is expanding its Asian network with new services to Islamabad, Lahore and Manila, with ticket sales now open for the three destinations. The airline will launch flights to Islamabad on August 14, Lahore on August 18 and Manila on September 9, 2026.

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Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh named 2026 EMEA best new hotel opening

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh – King Abdulaziz Road has received the 2026 EMEA New Hotel Opening Award from Marriott International at an awards ceremony in London.

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Five ways Emirates is giving customers greater travel flexibility

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Emirates is expanding its customer-focused measures to provide greater flexibility, lower costs and more peace of mind, allowing travellers to adjust plans and access additional support from booking through to arrival.

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Riyadh Air launches daily Dhaka service

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched daily flights between Riyadh and Dhaka, marking its entry into the Bangladeshi market and its ninth operating destination since beginning operations on June 10, 2026.

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flynas signs government travel services agreement with EXPRO

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has signed a unified framework agreement with the Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) to provide government travel services to public-sector entities.

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Bahrain outlines plans to boost tourism growth, attract major events

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority is advancing plans to strengthen the tourism sector, attract more visitors and enhance Bahrain’s regional and international standing, with initiatives reviewed during its third 2026 board meeting.

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Etihad Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Tashkent

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways has announced the official launch of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, thus creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets - Uzbekistan.