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Heritage Express showcases Emirati cultural experiences at ATM 2026

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Heritage Express showcased its Emirati-led cultural experiences at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held from September 14 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre, engaging international travel industry professionals from its stand.

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Saudia climbs to 15th in 2026 Skytrax rankings

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, has climbed to 15th place in the 2026 Skytrax global airline rankings, up from 17th in 2025 and 20th in 2024, marking a five-place rise over two years.

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Dubai Police, flydubai sign MoU to enhance visitor experience

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Dubai Police and flydubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai to strengthen cooperation, exchange expertise and develop joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and supporting Dubai’s tourism sector.

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Etihad Airways partners with UAE Wrestling Federation

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Wrestling Federation to become its Official Airline and Strategic Partner, supporting athletes, sport and communities across the Emirates.

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Riyadh Season to host 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Riyadh Season will host the 2026 Ethnosport Cultural Festival in Riyadh this November and sponsor the festival’s 2027 edition in Istanbul, Türkiye, in May, Saudi General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh announced.

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flynas named Middle East’s Best Low-Cost Airline for ninth year

Sun, 20 Sep 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has been named the Middle East’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards in London, securing the title for a ninth consecutive year.

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Newport Beach California seals collaboration deal with Qatar Airways

Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Visit Newport Beach has inked a collaboration agreement with Qatar Airways under which the flag carrier will promote the Californian destination as a premier tourism hub for GCC residents, while supporting efforts to establish the region as a priority market for luxury tourism and business exchange.

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Jazeera Airways offers 3 million seats in biggest-ever sale

Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has launched its biggest-ever sale, giving travellers the chance to buy one ticket and get the second for free with 3 million seats available for travel across the airline’s entire network. The promotion runs till September 26 and will cover more than six months of travel.

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flydubai ties up with Egnatia, Skyborne for major pilot training programme

Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Dubai's low-cost carrier flydubai has announced a strategic partnership with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy to help boost its pilot training programme. This comes as part of the airline's long-term strategy to build a more sustainable pipeline of skilled pilots for its expanding fleet.

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Azizi Hospitality advances hotel development in Azizi Riviera

Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Azizi Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Azizi Developments and part of Azizi Group, is moving ahead with the development of its five-star hotel in Azizi Riviera, Meydan, with the property on track to open in mid-2028.