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Team Vitality wins MLBB Women’s International Title at Esports World Cup 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Team Vitality has been crowned champion of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women’s International (MWI) 2026 at the Esports World Cup, securing its second EWC title and fourth major MWI championship.

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Address Jabal Omar Makkah wins multiple Haute Grandeur Awards

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Address Jabal Omar Makkah has secured multiple honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading hospitality destination in the Middle East.

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Saudia launches Esports-branded aircraft for World Cup 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Esports Foundation has named Saudia the Official Airline of the Esports World Cup 2026, unveiling the world's first esports-branded commercial aircraft, which will operate between Riyadh and Paris before joining the airline's international network for two years.

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Abu Dhabi unveils summer calendar of events, staycations

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi is offering a packed calendar of entertainment, cultural experiences and staycation deals over the next two weeks, with more than 100 summer activities and promotions available across the emirate, alongside Kids Go Free offers at 40 hotels.

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Gulf Air signs letter of intent for JetZero Z4 aircraft

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a letter of intent with JetZero for Z4 aircraft, securing preferential delivery positions in the early 2030s to support its expanding network across Europe and Asia.

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Turkish Airlines orders 12 simulators from Havelsan to expand pilot training capacity

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement with Havelsan for the supply of 12 new flight simulators as part of its strategy to expand its fleet to more than 800 aircraft by 2033.

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Syria records 111pc surge in visitor arrivals in first half of 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Syria recorded a 111% rise in visitor arrivals during the first half of 2026, welcoming 3.52 million visitors. International tourism surged 448%, reaching 719,000 arrivals, according to Ministry of Tourism data.

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SMBC Aviation Capital orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced that the global aviation finance platform and lessor has ordered 100 737 MAX airplanes, including 60 737-10 and 40 737-8 jets.

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Valu, Wego partner to offer flexible travel payments for Egyptian travellers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Valu, a Mena fintech company, has partnered with Wego, the region’s largest online travel marketplace, to provide Egyptian travellers with more flexible payment options for flights and accommodation.

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Saudi Arabia's THC orders 11 more Leonardo helicopters

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.