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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.

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Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex strengthens sustainability credentials across three properties

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has strengthened its sustainability credentials, with its properties receiving Green Key, Travelife and Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) recognition for responsible hotel operations.

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Mena business travel bookings jump 34.2pc as Gulf demand holds firm: report

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Business travel and entertainment spending across the Gulf remained resilient this summer, with MENA business travel bookings rising 34.2% year on year, led by Saudi Arabia, according to data from Tumodo and Platinumlist.

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UAE fitness studio InnerG opens first location in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

InnerG, a UAE homegrown fitness studio co-founded by Rafif Tarek Alhassen, has opened its first location at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing multiple fitness and wellness disciplines together under one roof.

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dnata enhances cargo operations with tech-driven command centre

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has upgraded its existing cargo control centre into a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC) in Dubai, bringing together technology, operational data and decision-making tools to improve cargo operations across the UAE.

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SalamAir to establish Salalah’s first airline base

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

SalamAir will establish Salalah’s first airline base, strengthening Dhofar’s international connectivity. The Oman carrier will initially operate direct flights to Jeddah, Chattogram and Calicut, with services scheduled to begin in late October 2026.