Middle East
Emirates’ ‘Unaccompanied Minors Service’ prepares for busy period
Emirates is currently operating one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as many children return to Dubai from summers spent abroad to start the new school year.
Akasa Air commences operations in Kuwait
Commences daily direct flights connecting Kuwait with Mumbai, Kuwait is the fifth international destination on Akasa Air’s network.
Turkish Tourism Board partners with Tripadvisor for a film screening
The Turkish Tourism Board, in partnership with Tripadvisor, held a screening for their first episode of The Wanderer’s second season on 9 and 10 August.
Israel’s El Al shows a second-quarter net profit of USD 147 million
El Al Israel Airlines (ELAL.TA) reported a nearly 150% jump in profit, taking advantage of its near-monopoly status with many foreign carriers having cancelled flights amid the war in Gaza and raising clients' ire over high fares
Msheireb Museums commemorates ‘International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition’
Msheireb Museums joins the global community in observing the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
Yas Island Abu Dhabi to host Diljit Dosanjh’s Electrifying ‘Dil-Luminati Tour’
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the regions’ leading leisure and entertainment destination, will welcome Punjabi music icon Diljit Dosanjh to the Etihad Park on 9 November, 2024, as part of the eagerly awaited Dil-Luminati Tour.
HITEK expands footprint in Saudi Arabia
Leading smart facilities management (FM) solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has acquired multiple prestigious contracts in Saudi Arabia, cementing its leadership in the delivery of cutting-edge FM solutions across the kingdom.
Turkish Airlines and Travelport extend long-term partnership
Travelport has announced the extension of its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines, the flagship carrier of Turkiye.
dnata Travel: Last-minute, late summer booking demand high with UAE travellers
dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, is reporting high demand for international trips as travellers seek to escape the heat for a last-minute summer break.
Saudia slashes international fares by 50% in bold move to boost global tourism
The airline's move to offer up to 50% discounts on international flights from Jeddah and Riyadh aims to boost tourism and enhance global connectivity, with the added benefit of a 96-hour stay in Saudi Arabia through the "Your Ticket Your Visa" service.
Atlys enters UAE Market
Travel tech startup, Atlys, has officially launched in the UAE, advancing its mission to streamline and enhance the visa application process for the region’s sizable expatriate community.
Qatar Airways acquires 25 per cent stake in Airlink
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink.
Hamad International Airport marks July 2024 as the busiest month in its history
This milestone represents a significant 10.2% increase compared to July of the previous year, solidifying the airport’s status as a leading global aviation hub.
Gold Medal celebrate Dubai & Arabia brochure launch with agent training and Abu Dhbai Fam Trip
Gold Medal, the flagship B2B brand of dnata Travel Group UK, have proudly launched their Dubai & Arabia brochure , the fifth brochure of their 2024-25 portfolio.
Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo
Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.
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