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Jazeera Airways welcomes first cohort of Ertiqaa management training programme

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Jazeera Airways has welcomed the first cohort of participants to Ertiqaa, its management training programme, marking a key milestone in the airline’s efforts to develop national talent and prepare the next generation of aviation leaders in Kuwait.

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Yas World Resort joins IHG’s Vignette Collection

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of Yas World Resort, formerly Yas Plaza Hotels, on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, to its Vignette Collection brand. Developed by Aldar, the resort brings together six distinct hotels under one integrated destination, becoming the world’s largest Vignette Collection property.

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flydubai to resume Dubai–Skopje flights in April 2027

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

flydubai will resume flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Skopje International Airport (SKP) from April 1, 2027, restoring a direct link between Dubai and North Macedonia’s capital.

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Dubai Airports recognises partners' contribution to DXB's global connectivity

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Dubai Airports has brought together its airline and commercial partners to recognise their contribution to Dubai International (DXB)'s global connectivity and guest experience at its annual Spirit of Excellence event, held at Atlantis The Royal on October 29 .

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AI set to reshape airline operations beyond chatbots, says Forthcode

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Aviation technology specialist Forthcode has published a new industry report examining how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape airline operations, highlighting a shift from basic digital assistance and chatbots towards AI agents capable of executing tasks across multiple systems.

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Arabian Adventures strengthens UAE offering with new trade benefits, experiences

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Arabian Adventures has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at helping travel trade partners secure more business in the UAE ahead of the 2026/27 winter season, including enhanced hotel rate protection, AI-enabled processes and an expanded portfolio of experiences.

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Hotel leaders optimistic as AI, loyalty reshape hospitality: GHA survey

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Global hotel leaders remain optimistic about growth through 2027 despite geopolitical uncertainty, with 67% confident in the sector’s outlook and AI, international travel and customer loyalty emerging as key drivers of future growth, a Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) survey found.

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Türkiye records record tourism revenue of $51.3bn in first nine months of 2026

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Türkiye's tourism revenue reached a record $51.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 2.4% increase compared with the same period last year, according to figures announced by the country's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

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Sumou partners with Saudi Downtown on Al Khobar residential project

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Sumou Real Estate Company has signed an agreement with Saudi Downtown Company, a key unit of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund PIF, for the development of a prime residential project in Downtown Al Khobar, involving mid-rise buildings on a 28,292-sq-m plot south of the Boulevard.

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Keolis opens regional headquarters in Dubai to expand Mideast operations

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Keolis has opened its regional headquarters in Dubai as part of plans to strengthen its presence across the Middle East, support existing clients and pursue new transport projects in the region.