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webook.com completes first Esports World Cup delivery in France

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

webook.com, the Official Ticketing Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), has completed its first EWC delivery in France, supporting the fan journey throughout seven weeks of competition in Paris.

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Aseer showcases diverse tourism assets in three-day motorcycle tour

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia, is strengthening its position as a tourism destination after hosting a three-day motorcycle tour that brought together 354 riders from Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, alongside 22 international participants.

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Dubai retains global international airport crown; Atlanta leads overall traffic

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport for September, even as scheduled seat capacity remains significantly below last year’s level, according to aviation data provider OAG.

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All-Star Sumo makes its Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

A line-up of Sumo Champions, bringing together a combined 65 years of professional Japanese sumo experience, will face off in a round robin competition featuring 36 rapid fire bouts at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on September 26.

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Morocco welcomes 9.4m tourists in H1 2026 as GCC interest grows

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Morocco is gaining popularity among GCC travellers, recording 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025 and 9.4 million in H1 2026. With Saudi interest rising, the country is targeting 26 million annual visitors by 2030.

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Qatar Airways resumes services to four Saudi destinations this winter

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its Saudi operations this winter, resuming flights to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu and Tabuk. The airline will operate more than 155 weekly flights to the Kingdom, strengthening connectivity through Doha’s Hamad International Airport and its global network.

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Almosafer partners with SAP, AWS to accelerate digital transformation

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Almosafer Travel & Tourism, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to RISE with SAP on the AWS cloud, marking a major step in its digital transformation strategy.

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Vatel Bahrain announces September 12 deadline for 2026–2027 applications

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, announced that applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will close on September 12, 2026, urging prospective students to apply promptly as only a limited number of places remain available.

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Doha to host packed September schedule of sports, culture, entertainment

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Qatar is set for a busy September as Qatar Calendar presents a diverse programme of international exhibitions, cultural events, live entertainment and sporting competitions across Doha and beyond.

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Ajman unveils trade incentive scheme to drive tourism from India

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has launched a new incentive programme for Indian travel trade partners, reinforcing India’s role as a strategic source market for the emirate.