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Saudia, Saudi Railways partner on air–rail ticketing

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to integrate their digital systems, enabling guests to issue boarding passes for both air and rail journeys in a single transaction.

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Oman signs agreement to develop, operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed an agreement with Wasil Investment Company to develop and operate Al Wasil Fort in Bidiyah, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen private sector participation in managing archaeological sites.

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Yas Waterworld opens with 11 new slides, attractions after key revamp

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially unveiled its newest expansion, introducing a premium collection of 11 new slides and attractions that take aquatic adventure to new heights, said its senior officials.

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Jazeera Airways launches three new flights to Indian sub-continent

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the launch of flights to three new destinations in the Indian sub-continent - Peshawar and Sialkot in Pakistan, and the South Indian city of Coimbatore, further accelerating its rapid network expansion and supporting essential travel demand.

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Premier Inn introduces dog-friendly stays in Dubai

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home.

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From Paris to Dubai, Siena opens Its doors in heart of DIFC

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Siena Restaurant Dubai will open on April 7, 2026, in DIFC (Gate Village 7), bringing the Paris-born concept to the city through a partnership between founder Mehdi Abdelhedi and Paris Society CEO Rizwan Kassim.

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TPConnects expands Iris to deliver unified air content access

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

TPConnects Technologies has expanded its Iris air content platform, enabling travel sellers to access 60+ NDC and low-cost airlines alongside all major GDS systems (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, Abacus) through a single interface.

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Jazeera Airways launches flights to Madurai, Goa via Dammam

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Jazeera Airways has announced the addition of two more cities to its growing list of new destinations in India. With the launch of Madurai and Goa, Jazeera now serves 16 routes from Kuwait to India via Dammam in Saudi Arabia.

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Dubai to defer collecting hotel fee, Tourism Dirham for three months

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Dubai has announced a three-month deferral on collecting hotel sales fees and the Tourism Dirham, starting April 1, 2026 as part of its AED1 billion ($272 million) economic package for businesses and individuals.

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Sharjah Collection presents exclusive ‘Homat Al Watan’ retreat offer

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

In honour of the UAE Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces, Sharjah Collection launches the exclusive ‘Honouring Service Retreat’—a special Homat Al Watan offer for personnel, retirees, and their families to enjoy across its resorts.