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KEC partners with TGP to develop a new Food Hall

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a leading master developer, has partnered with global hospitality agency TGP International to develop a new Food Hall at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall.

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Riyadh Airport halts operations following attack

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport suspended operations following an attack that killed 12 people and injured 309, disrupting air travel and prompting widespread cancellations. At least 291 flights were cancelled within 24 hours, while several international airlines suspended services.

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Vatel Bahrain General Director welcomes students for new academic year

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, welcomed students at the start of the new academic year during a tour of the College, reaffirming its commitment to student engagement.

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BAS Training Centre secures Kuwait Aviation Authority approval

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced that its BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC) has received Part-147 approval from Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), expanding its international accreditations and training opportunities across the region.

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WTTC targets 1m tourism SMEs through together in travel initiative

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced plans to support one million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its Together in Travel Community, offering free research, practical guidance, industry connections and stronger advocacy to help independent businesses grow.

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WTTC sets out eight priorities to strengthen Europe’s tourism competitiveness

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined eight priorities to boost Europe’s tourism competitiveness, focusing on investment, seamless travel, sustainability, workforce development, artificial intelligence, destination management and connectivity to support long-term sector growth.

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Bahrain’s WTTC membership to boost global tourism partnerships

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Bahrain’s membership of the World Travel & Tourism Council will strengthen its global tourism presence, attract investment and expand international cooperation, Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said, highlighting opportunities in innovation, sustainability, destination development and enhancing the visitor experience.

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India to host 2027 WTTC Global Summit in New Delhi

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that India will host its Global Summit in New Delhi in 2027, bringing together leading travel and tourism executives, government officials and international industry stakeholders as the country’s tourism sector continues to expand.

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Four Seasons announces luxury resort development in Tangier, Morocco

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Four Seasons, in partnership with Royal Resort Cap Malabata, a luxury development company backed by GFH, has announced plans to develop Four Seasons Resort Tangier, Morocco, in the city’s Cap Malabata district.

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Rixos Murjana unveils Saudi Arabia’s first adults-only overwater villas

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Rixos Murjana has unveiled Saudi Arabia’s first adults-only Overwater Villas, introducing an exclusive luxury accommodation experience on the Red Sea coast at King Abdullah Economic City.