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Emirates expands Premium Economy offering on Dubai–Kuala Lumpur flights

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from 1 September. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347.

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AIME unveils new brand identity ahead of 2027 show

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

AIME has revealed a new brand identity marking a fresh chapter for Asia Pacific's largest and longest-running business events trade show as it enters its 34th year.

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PriceTravel Holding sees 112pc TTV growth from Mideast source markets

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

PriceTravel Holding is accelerating its B2B expansion across the Middle East and GCC, with Total Transaction Value (TTV) generated by the region’s source markets rising 112% year-on-year in 2026 compared with 2025.

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Expo 2030 Riyadh, Atout France strengthen tourism cooperation

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Expo 2030 Riyadh and Atout France, France’s national tourism development agency, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic cooperation, technical support and knowledge exchange ahead of the World Expo in Riyadh.

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Accor, Al Qimmah boost Saudi hotel pipeline with 850-key Makkah Novotel

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Global hospitality group Accor has announced that it has sealed a partnership deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bin Dawood Investment Company, to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, including an 850-room Novotel property in Makkah.

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Sharjah Ruler approves organisational structure of Sharjah Airport

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a royal decree approving the general organisational structure of the Sharjah International Airport Authority, reported Wam.

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Exhibition World Bahrain to host 93rd UFI Global Congress

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Bahrain will host the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain from November 2-5, marking the Kingdom’s first time hosting the event and reinforcing its growing status as a leading global business events destination.

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Saudi hotel sector defies travel disruptions as Makkah RevPAR rises 8.7pc: JLL

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector has remained resilient despite broader international travel disruptions, supported by religious tourism, sustained domestic travel and revenue and cost optimisation, according to JLL’s KSA Hotels Market Dynamics Q2 2026 report.

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flyadeal marks first anniversary of Pakistan operations

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, is marking one year of operations to Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot, strengthening connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

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Sabre named ATM 2026 Travel Tech Strategic Partner

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has confirmed Sabre as its official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), data and digital transformation in the travel industry.