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Ray by Cloud 7 opens in Kuwait's Mangaf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Ray by Cloud 7, a contemporary hotel, has opened its doors in Mangaf, Kuwait, bringing together modern design, relaxed coastal living and curated dining experiences.

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Final Rentals partners with Autorent to accelerate growth in Gulf

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

British car rental technology platform Final Rentals has announced a major expansion of its Gulf operations through a strategic partnership with Autorent, one of the region's largest vehicle rental and leasing operators.

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Riyadh Air announces five new destinations as first 3 Dreamliners arrive

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, a Public Investment Fund company and Saudi Arabia's national carrier, on Monday announced the launch of five new destinations: Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester, coinciding with the arrival of the first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its modern fleet.

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DWTC generates record AED25bn in economic output in 2025

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) generated a record AED25.03 billion ($6.82 billion) in economic output through its calendar of large-scale business events in 2025, further strengthening its role as a key driver of Dubai’s economic growth.

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Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for daily Riyadh - Dubai service

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, on Monday announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh - a key addition to its growing network.

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Swissôtel Resort El Quseir opens in Egypt's Red Sea coast

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Swissôtel, globally recognised for its vitality-led philosophy and mastery of Swiss hospitality, has announced the opening of Swissôtel Resort El Quseir further expanding its presence along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

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Etihad, Romania's TAROM sign codeshare deal

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways and TAROM, the national airline of Romania, have signed a codeshare agreement that connects Etihad’s global guests with Romania and Eastern Europe, and links travellers from Romania to Abu Dhabi, Etihad’s home and gateway to its worldwide network.

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RSG completes modernisation of AlWajh International Airport

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has completed the modernisation of AlWajh International Airport (EJH) located in northwest Saudi Arabia.

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STORY Hospitality joins GHA, brings key benefits to guests

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

STORY Hospitality, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered international lifestyle hospitality group, is launching STORY Discovery - part of the GHA Discovery loyalty programme - unlocking premium and experiential stays worldwide.

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Jazeera unveils big summer sale offer across top European destinations

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Leading Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched a summer fare sale offering discounts of up to 30% on one-way and return tickets across its network. The promotion, which runs until June 13, will cover a range of destinations in Europe, Türkiye and other markets served by its network.