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Four Seasons announces 52 luxury private residences in Dubai’s DIFC

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

Four Seasons, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate investment company Bright Start, has announced plans for Four Seasons Private Residences Dubai at DIFC, expanding its luxury residential portfolio in the emirate.

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Umm Al Qura inks land sale deal for Makkah hotel apartments

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced that it has signed a land sale agreement with Methak Investment Holding for the development of a hotel apartments complex and rooms tower in Zone 3 of its mega Masar Destination in Makkah.

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Dubai to celebrate Diwali with citywide festivities

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Dubai is set to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, from November 2 to 12 with a citywide programme of cultural events, shopping promotions, entertainment and dining experiences.

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Etihad marks first non-stop Abu Dhabi–Calgary flight

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Calgary, marking a milestone as travellers can now fly non-stop between Abu Dhabi and Calgary for the first time.

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NUQAIM Holdings, TMTC partner to develop UK-Africa medical travel corridor to UAE

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Dubai-headquartered healthcare enterprise NUQAIM Holdings and London-based healthcare concierge The Medical Travel Company (TMTC) have signed a strategic partnership to establish a medical travel corridor connecting patients from the UK and Africa with healthcare services in the UAE.

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Abu Dhabi to establish dedicated institution for youth orchestra, opening in 2027

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced a dedicated institution for Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi, set to open in January 2027 in Mina Zayed, featuring a 600-seat concert hall and 18 rehearsal and practice rooms.

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Etihad Engineering launches Abu Dhabi’s first MRO-led GCAA CAR-147 training programme

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Etihad Engineering has launched Abu Dhabi’s first MRO-led GCAA CAR-147 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme, delivered by Etihad Engineering Technical Training at the company’s aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility adjacent to Zayed International Airport.

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UAE winter travel demand to Europe rises 25pc: musafir.com

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

UAE residents are increasingly choosing European destinations for National Day breaks and winter holidays, with demand rising approximately 25% year-on-year, according to travel platform musafir.com.

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Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first marina operator licence in KAEC for Bay La Sun Marina

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued its first marina operator licence in King Abdullah Economic City to Emaar, the Economic City, for Bay La Sun Marina, supporting safety, environmental protection and service standards while expanding the Kingdom’s network of licensed Red Sea tourist marinas.

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CIMX 2026, China’s MICE Committee join forces to boost industry collaboration

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

The China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) has announced a strategic partnership with the MICE Committee of the China Association of Travel Services to strengthen industry insight, professional exchange and international business connections.