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Time is becoming private aviation’s most valuable luxury

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Time, rather than comfort or exclusivity, is increasingly becoming a key consideration for companies using private aviation, particularly when complex itineraries make scheduled flights costly in terms of working hours and logistics, according to Chapman Freeborn, a British aviation services holding company.

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The Hoxton to make Mideast debut with Dubai Media City hotel

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

The Hoxton is set to make its Middle East debut with a 230-room flagship hotel in Dubai Media City, following a partnership between Ennismore and regional developer Select Group.

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Saudi travellers embrace domestic tourism and flexible travel: Almosafer

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Almosafer Travel & Tourism has reported changing travel patterns among Saudi travellers during the first seven months of 2026, with domestic tourism gaining momentum and travellers increasingly seeking flexible, personalised experiences.

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Qashio to highlight travel spend management solutions at ATM 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Qashio, a MENA-based spend management platform, will showcase its travel-focused payment and financial management solutions at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Three Saadiyat museums launch joint September membership initiative

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will join forces for the first time this September to offer members a month of exclusive benefits, discounts and experiences.

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MEFCC 2026 brings three days of pop culture to Abu Dhabi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) will return to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 11–13 September 2026, offering three days of pop culture, entertainment and fan experiences.

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Kuwait travellers turn to shorter getaways in September: Wego

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Wego reported a 40% rise in short trips of four nights or fewer among Kuwait travellers for September, with Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi leading destinations. Bahrain saw the strongest search growth at 38%.

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NTT DATA, Red Sea Global sign strategic digital solutions partnership

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

NTT DATA and Red Sea Global (RSG) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the development of next-generation digital solutions and managed technology services for hospitality, smart cities and connected industries in Saudi Arabia and international markets.

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First Dubai Mallathon at DXB concludes with over 2,900 participants

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Dubai Mallathon’s first edition at Dubai International (DXB) concluded with 2,900 participants across four events at Terminal 3, bringing together airport employees, passengers and the public to promote fitness, wellbeing and community connection.

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KEC in deal to develop $184m Madinah mixed-use project

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it had signed an agreement with Kaden Investment Company to develop a mixed-use project in Madinah with an estimated gross floor area of about 229,117 sq m.