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IHG to bring all six luxury, lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028, with each brand either already operating or in development.

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Minor Hotels signs NH Riyadh Prime Square, marking Mideast debut

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Minor Hotels has signed NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel, marking the Middle East debut of its NH Hotels & Resorts brand. Opening in 2030, the 121-room upscale hotel will be developed by Heyazah Real Estate Development in Riyadh's King Fahad District.

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Dubai airport receives first flight from Tehran since February

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

A commercial passenger flight from Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, marking the first direct air service between the Iranian capital and the UAE's busiest airport since flights were suspended during the recent Iran-Israel conflict.

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Dar Global teams up with Fendi for top Oman oceanfront living project

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Dar Global, a leading real estate company, has joined hands with Italian brand Fendi Casa for the launch of Azure Oceanfront Villas, a collection of ultra-luxury mansions, set within its landmark 4.3 million-sq-m AIDA clifftop community development in Muscat, Oman.

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Air cargo demand up 6% in May; Mideast carriers report decline

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Total global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 6.0% in May this year, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations), according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.

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Wynn Al Marjan partners with acclaimed Punchdrunk for stage production

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island today announced a landmark partnership with Punchdrunk, the internationally acclaimed immersive theatre company behind some of the most influential and genre-defining productions of the past two decades, including the global phenomenon Sleep No More.

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah team recognised across major Chef, F&B Awards

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has been recognised at the Hozpitality Group’s Middle East Chef Excellence Awards, F&B Excellence Awards, and Leaders Powerlist 2026, marking a strong performance across multiple hospitality categories.

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Pioneering project in Dubai hotel cuts energy use by 80%

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Manor by JA hotel has announced that it has successfully implemented a first-of-its-kind project in the Middle East in partnership with ASAS, Al Ghurair and Enernouva to reduce energy consumption in its heating systems by up to 80%, without requiring any upfront capital investment by the hotel.

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Dubai Calendar unveils July 2026 programme of events

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Dubai Calendar’s July 2026 programme features live shows, sports, and family attractions, led by Dubai Summer Surprises, alongside international performances and FIFA World Cup fan zones, offering diverse entertainment for residents and visitors.

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Saudi Arabia rolls out AI tourism strategy to enhance visitor experience

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its AI Tourism Vision, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation and positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in tourism innovation.