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Qatar to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission Conference for the Middle East

A High-level delegation from Qatar Tourism led by His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism is participating in the fiftieth UN Tourism meeting of the Regional Commission for the Middle East, which is currently held in the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat.

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Turkish Airlines starts flights to Kabul, Afghanistan

Having the title of “the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world” with 346 destinations in 130 countries over 6 continents, Turkish Airlines has now started flights again to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, as of 21 May 2024.

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Qatar Executive welcomes the world’s first Gulfstream G700 Aircraft to Doha

Qatar Executive is currently the only international operator of the ultra-modern G700 on a private charter basis. The Qatar Airways Group subsidiary was also the first Gulfstream customer to receive delivery of the aircraft.

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Marriott International signs agreement with King Abdullah to Bring W Hotels to Riyadh

Marriott International, Inc. and King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) announced the signing of an agreement to open a new property from W Hotels within KAFD – Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination.

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Seatrade Maritime reveals strategic industry collaborations for UAE Maritime Week

The maritime and logistics industry's overwhelming commitment has led to a record-breaking number of organisations signing up as partners for the UAE Maritime Week and its associated events, including the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, the flagship event of the week, a year ahead of its scheduled dates in May 2025

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Hero Balloon Flights launches stunning new hot air balloons into the  AlUla  skies

Hero Balloon Flights, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's only commercial hot air balloon operator, took to the skies in October 2023 and has been offering guests the chance to marvel at AlUla's magnificent landscapes from above.

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Saudia Group and Airbus sign the largest aircraft deal in Saudi Aviation

Saudia Group announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh

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AlUla’s Summer Untold: Unveiling exceptional hotel deals and unique activities in luxury oasis destination

The oasis destination of AlUla, located in the north-west of Saudi Arabia, is launching its 'Summer Untold' campaign, continuing the city’s story of renewal and rejuvenation that began with the first global brand campaign, 'Forever Revitalising,' in February.

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‘Two Kingdoms’ Campaign concludes bridging artistic traditions between Saudi Arabia and UK 

The 'Two Kingdoms' initiative, launched by Saudi Arabia's Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) to celebrate the rich shared artistic legacy between the Kingdom and the United Kingdom, made significant strides over the weekend.

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JetClass unveils charter tendering platform for Jets, Helicopters, and Air Taxis

JetClass, the AI-enabled private jet booking platform renowned for streamlining private jet travel globally, has made a significant leap in luxury air travel with the launch of its state-of-the-art tendering platform

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Pegasus launches direct route from Istanbul to Bratislava

Pegasus, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, has launched a new route between Istanbul, and the Slovakian capital, Bratislava.

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Tribute Portfolio debuts in the UAE with The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Dubai.

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dnata announces major enhancements to global ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at Dubai Airport Show

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, signed significant deals with leading manufacturers, locking in five-year global framework contracts for new Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at the Dubai Airport Show.

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Yuppi Group leverages Turkish destination specialism to launch B2B hotel platform Pax2Night

Turkish destination in-bound tour operator Yuppi Group has announced the successful launch of a B2B accomodation booking platform called Pax2Night.

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Emirates begins operating with SAF at London Heathrow Airport

This is the first time the airline will be using SAF to power some of its flights at London Heathrow and represents the largest volume of SAF it has purchased to date.

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