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Modon, Nammos announce Nammos Ras El Hekma for Egypt’s North Coast

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma, a luxury North Coast destination featuring 72 residences, 79 hotel units, and integrated retail, wellness, dining and hospitality experiences in Egypt.

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Oman’s future fund unveils $1.74bn development projects

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Future Fund Oman (FFO), a portfolio of the sultanate's sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has announced a new package of 105 strategic projects and investments worth $1.74 billion, spanning renewable energy, manufacturing and tourism industries.

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Saudi Arabia's Qassim University partners with IATA for ground operations training

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The Applied College at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will launch two specialised ground services training courses under their existing cooperation agreement.

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Kuwait Airways partners with Deema to launch flexible four-installment payment option

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Kuwait Airways signed a strategic partnership agreement with Deema, a deferred payment provider, to launch a service that enables passengers to pay for their travel tickets in four equal instalments without any fees or additional charges, effective August 1.

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Dubai launches self-driving taxi service in certain areas

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Dubai Road Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of self-driving taxi service for public use in partnership with Apollo Go.

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Saudia adds Tokyo to network with new direct Riyadh flights

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Tokyo in partnership with the Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) and the Saudi Tourism Authority. The new service will begin in November 2026, operating three weekly flights.

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L&T-Mitsubishi selected for $35bn Al Maktoum airport expansion project

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has selected a consortium of India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation to deliver the automated people-mover (APM) system for the $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, said a report.

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SalamAir welcomes 18th Airbus A320neo as expansion continues

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

SalamAir has added its 18th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo named "Salalah," to its fleet, marking a key milestone in the Omani low-cost carrier's expansion strategy.

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Accor signs deal for 518-key ibis hotel in Makkah

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Accor has signed an agreement with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners to develop ibis Makkah Al Maabdah, a 518-key hotel in Makkah’s rapidly growing eastern district, around 3 kilometres from the Holy Mosque.

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Oman airports record 9.3pc drop in passenger traffic

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Passenger traffic through Oman’s airports declined by 9.3% during the first five months of 2026, with total travellers reaching 5.25 million compared with 5.79 million during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).