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Red Sea Global adds 32 extra flights for Eid Al-Adha travel surge

Mon, 04 May 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding access to The Red Sea destination for Eid Al-Adha by adding 32 extra flights between May 21–31 to meet rising holiday demand.

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Saudi aviation sector achieves full environmental compliance

Mon, 04 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that all Kingdom airports have secured operating permits from the National Centre for Environmental Compliance after meeting required environmental standards.

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Etihad Airways to highlight economic impact at MIITE 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026

Etihad Airways will showcase its role as one of the UAE’s largest global exporters of services and a key driver of national economic growth at Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026, the country’s largest industrial trade platform, taking place from May 4 to 7 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

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Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption

Mon, 04 May 2026

Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.

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Euroairlines expands in Asia via Greater Bay Airlines partnership

Mon, 04 May 2026

Euroairlines, the Spanish company specialised in air distribution, is reinforcing its presence in Asia through a new interline agreement with Greater Bay Airlines, at Hong Kong-based carrier.

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Dubai hotel demand to recover 20pc–30pc this summer: RateGain

Mon, 04 May 2026

RateGain, an AI travel SaaS provider, reports Dubai hotel demand is recovering after a sharp March–May decline. Levels have risen from 7%–14% and are expected to stabilise, reaching 20%–30% of pre-disruption demand by summer.

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Qatar Airways resumes operations to Iraq

Mon, 04 May 2026

Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its network across the Middle East, announcing the return of passenger flights to Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), and Erbil (EBL) in Iraq, starting on May 10, 2026.

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SalamAir expands in Africa with new direct service to Kigali, Rwanda

Mon, 04 May 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market.

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TDF launches hackathons to boost Saudi tourism solutions

Mon, 04 May 2026

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) launched its Tourism Hackathons Programme on April 28, 2026, through TDF Grow, to foster innovative, entrepreneur-led solutions that support Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector and contribute to Vision 2030 economic goals.

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli debuts coral adoption experience on Earth Day

Mon, 04 May 2026

In celebration of Earth Day, Sun Siyam Olhuveli, part of the Lifestyle Collection within the House of Siyam, unveiled its newest marine initiative, the Adopt A Coral Frame experience, during a special morning launch held on April 22 at the picturesque Milano Beach on Dream Island.