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flyadeal showcases expanding network, tourism support at WTM Riyadh

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier, will showcase its contribution to Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambitions at World Travel Market (WTM) Riyadh, taking place from September 8–10, 2026.

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MICHELIN Guide Dubai to unveil 2026 selection at October Ceremony

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

The MICHELIN Guide will host the fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai Restaurant Ceremony on October 6, 2026 at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together leading chefs, restaurateurs, industry figures and media to celebrate the emirate’s thriving culinary scene.

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HBX Group partners with Vorsee to bring predictive AI to hotels

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

HBX Group, a B2B travel technology marketplace, has partnered with Swiss travel AI company Vorsee, part of ZYTLYN Technologies AG, to bring predictive travel intelligence and agentic AI capabilities to HBX Group’s hotel partners.

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Time is becoming private aviation’s most valuable luxury

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Time, rather than comfort or exclusivity, is increasingly becoming a key consideration for companies using private aviation, particularly when complex itineraries make scheduled flights costly in terms of working hours and logistics, according to Chapman Freeborn, a British aviation services holding company.

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The Hoxton to make Mideast debut with Dubai Media City hotel

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

The Hoxton is set to make its Middle East debut with a 230-room flagship hotel in Dubai Media City, following a partnership between Ennismore and regional developer Select Group.

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Saudi travellers embrace domestic tourism and flexible travel: Almosafer

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Almosafer Travel & Tourism has reported changing travel patterns among Saudi travellers during the first seven months of 2026, with domestic tourism gaining momentum and travellers increasingly seeking flexible, personalised experiences.

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Qashio to highlight travel spend management solutions at ATM 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Qashio, a MENA-based spend management platform, will showcase its travel-focused payment and financial management solutions at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Three Saadiyat museums launch joint September membership initiative

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will join forces for the first time this September to offer members a month of exclusive benefits, discounts and experiences.

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MEFCC 2026 brings three days of pop culture to Abu Dhabi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) will return to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11–13 September 2026, offering three days of pop culture, entertainment and fan experiences.

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Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.