Middle East
Turkish Airlines Open returns to Türkiye after six years
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open through a partnership with the Turkish Golf Federation
Etihad reports strong February 2025 traffic statistics
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance.
‘ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle’ calls for final entries till 21 March
Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle in association with Intelak during the show’s upcoming edition.
RAKTDA partners with Huawei to boost tourism
Through ongoing collaboration, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Huawei Ecosystem have collaborated on several campaigns and initiatives aimed at positioning Ras Al Khaimah as must-visit destination for Chinese travelers.
Emirates wishes customers ‘Holi Hai’
On 13 and 14 March, Emirates will be celebrating the most colourful festival in the world, wishing customers a happy Holi onboard select flights to India with refreshing Thandai drinks and sweet Holi treats.
Saudi Arabian fund to invest $100 million in Malaysia’s AirAsia
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is set to invest USD 100 million in Malaysia's Capital A-owned budget airline AirAsia. As informed by a news report in Bloomberg News.
Emirates partners with Parsys to design telemedicine station for inflight customers
Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air.
Jazeera Airways to insource ground handling in Kuwait
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline has announced plans to streamline operations by insourcing ground handling services at the Kuwait International Airport.
DET partners with Amadeus
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, to facilitate a city wide ecosystem for the rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions, and further enhance Dubai’s capabilities as a leading hub for travel innovation.
Taj debuts ‘Wellington Mews’ brand in the UAE in partnership with BNW Developments
In a landmark collaboration that will redefine the landscape of ultra-luxury living in the UAE, BNW Developments has joined forces with Taj, the iconic brand synonymous with unparalleled Indian hospitality, under the aegis of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).
Oman Air ranks 2nd in MENA for On Time Performance (OTP) in 2024
Oman Air has been recognised as the second most punctual airline in the Middle East and Africa Region for 2024 and the top in the Middle East.
Kuwait to issue ‘transit’ visas to boost tourism
The sources explained that these visas will only be coordinated through Kuwait’s national airlines, and visitors must apply for and obtain the visa before arriving in Kuwait. These visas cannot be renewed.
Family-oriented experiential travel on the rise for Eid: musafir.com
With the Eid holidays just around the corner, UAE residents are eagerly packing their bags and preparing for exciting getaways.
Qatar Airways launches additional flights to global destinations
Qatar Airways is enhancing global connectivity with additional flights to key destinations around the world.
Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted
Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April* and London Stansted in the UK from 7 May*, as aircraft sporting upgraded cabins roll out of Emirates’ retrofit programme and into scheduled service.
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