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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.

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Jazeera Airways reports 10.3pc drop in H1 2026 profit amid operational disruptions

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost airline, reported a 10.3% year-on-year decline in net profit to KD8.6 million ($28 million) for the first half of 2026, as higher fuel costs and reduced operating capacity weighed on results despite stronger yields and resilient travel demand.

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Dubai Summer Surprises brings live music, comedy, family fun from August 10–16

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is entering its final weeks with a packed programme of concerts, comedy, family entertainment and shopping promotions running from August 10 to 16 across the city.

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Dubai Airports to host community walk as part of Dubai Mallathon

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Dubai Airports will host a community walk at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Friday, August 14, as part of Dubai’s citywide wellbeing initiative, Dubai Mallathon.

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China's Anta Scaffolding wins Al Maktoum airport project work

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

China's Anta Scaffolding has been named the specialised scaffolding contractor for a part of the mega Al Maktoum International Airport project in Dubai. Its scope of work covers scaffolding works tied to the underground structural construction, including those related to the underground tunnel sections.

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flyadeal to launch Riyadh-Mumbai flights in October

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-fare carrier, is expanding its India network with Mumbai as its second Indian gateway, launching non-stop flights between Riyadh and Mumbai from October 3, 2026.