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Exhibition World Bahrain secures four World Travel Awards

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has been honoured with four highly coveted awards at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony.

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30pc of Saudi travellers surprised by roaming charges: Airalo

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

A recent survey conducted by Airalo, an eSIM platform, revealed that 30 per cent of Saudi travellers were hit with unexpected roaming charges after their international trips last year.

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NBB signs up as key sponsor for Celebrate Bahrain 2025 season

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed up as a key sponsor for Muharraq Nights, one of the landmark events taking place under the Celebrate Bahrain 2025 season. The festival transforms the houses and streets of old Muharraq into a vibrant destination for culture, art, food, and music.

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Turkish Airlines carries 7.4m passengers in November 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Turkish Airlines, which announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for November 2025, carried a total of 7.4 million passengers in this month, increasing its passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometers by 10.3% compared to 2024.

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Cebu Pacific to launch direct service between Riyadh-Manila

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, is enhancing air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines with the launch of its direct flights between Riyadh and Manila.

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Aleph Hospitality, Hilton announce Tapestry Collection Hotel in Dammam

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Aleph Hospitality, an independent hospitality management company in Mena, has secured the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand for an upcoming 84-key hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate.

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Naumi Soul launches Autism-Friendly collaboration in Dubai

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Naumi Hotel Dubai, the Singapore-based group’s first Middle East property, is now Autism-Friendly Certified in partnership with the Dubai Autism Centre.

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Riyadh to host largest hospitality, culinary week in 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

HORECA Riyadh, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh, Saudi Elite Chefs and Host Arabia will unite from December 15–17, 2025 to create the kingdom’s largest hospitality and foodservice week, hosting 50,000 professionals and 500 exhibitors.

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Star Alliance named World’s Leading Airline Alliance once again

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak.

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IATA unveils 2026 events calendar

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its 2026 event calendar, bringing together industry and government leaders to focus on the air transport industry’s most pressing challenges.