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Visit Qatar returns as Presenting Partner of Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Visit Qatar will return as Presenting Partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026, taking place from July 28 to August 1 in West Sussex, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to international sport and its long-standing partnership with Goodwood Racecourse.

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Gulf Air plans direct Kuala Lumpur flights ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said it plans to launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur after Formula One and the FIA confirmed that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4.

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Malaysia to host Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in October

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have confirmed that Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2–4, 2026, subject to final agreements and approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.

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Muscat welcomes first direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Muscat International Airport has welcomed the inaugural direct Air Tanzania flight from Dar es Salaam, marking the first non-stop air link between Tanzania and Oman. The airline will operate the route three times a week using Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

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Etihad Airways, Africa World Airlines sign strategic partnership

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways and Ghana-based Africa World Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to expand passenger, cargo and loyalty cooperation, linking Etihad's global network with West Africa ahead of the launch of direct Abu Dhabi–Accra flights in March 2027.

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Saudi Cluster2 Airports records 3.98m passengers, 36,600 flights in Q2

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Cluster2 Airports Company reported strong operational performance in the second quarter of 2026, handling 3.98 million passengers across 36,600 flights while advancing airport development and sustainability initiatives.

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Hilton named Main Partner for Esports World Cup 2026

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Hilton has been announced as a Main Partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, extending its collaboration beyond Riyadh as the global gaming event moves to Paris.

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Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah added to Unesco Heritage List

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

The UAE has achieved a new global milestone after Fujairah’s Wadi Wurayah was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List. The recognition, approved during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, highlights the site’s international importance as a significant natural heritage area.

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Riyadh Air launches RX Pay branded card rewards programme

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Riyadh Air has launched RX Pay, a branded payment card suite developed with leading Saudi banks to offer guests a more rewarding way to pay, shop and travel.

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Saudia, King Khalid Airport lead GACA service rankings for June

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

GACA’s June 2026 index ranked Saudi airlines and airports by passenger complaints. Saudia recorded the lowest airline complaint rate, while King Khalid International Airport led major airports for service performance.