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Saudi’s almatar partners with Wakanow to strengthen African travel connectivity

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Saudi travel tech company almatar has partnered with Africa’s Wakanow to expand flight services across more than 15 countries. The agreement was signed under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

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Visit Qatar announces return of Samla International Race in 2027

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Visit Qatar, in partnership with Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the return of the Samla International Race, set to take place on January 23, 2027.

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Direct Travel broadens Avenir platform across global specialty sectors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Direct Travel has expanded its Avenir platform across Energy, Marine, and Mining divisions via ATPI, offering a unified global model for executive and project travel that complements existing specialist workforce and logistics solutions.

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March global passenger demand up 2.1pc, Mideast traffic falls 60.8pc: IATA

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global passenger demand in March rose 2.1%, while capacity fell 1.7%, lifting load factor to 83.6%. International demand dipped 0.6% amid a 60.8% Middle East traffic drop.

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Saudi GACA logs 2,033 airline complaints in March 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) released its March 2026 classification index for airlines and airports based on passenger complaints, reporting a total of 2,033 complaints filed against airlines during the month.

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Mideast disruption impacts cargo markets, demand falls 4.8pc in March

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in March 2026, global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025, with international operations down 5.5%.

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IATA urges Africa to prioritise aviation for growth

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritise aviation as a driver of economic and social development. Focusing on safety, competitiveness, sustainability, and ease of business can boost jobs, trade, tourism, regional integration, and long-term prosperity.

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Ethiopia urged to prioritise aviation as air travel demand set to triple: IATA

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Ethiopia to prioritise aviation to meet rising air travel demand. With passenger numbers expected to triple in 20 years, sustained investment in infrastructure, workforce, and sustainability is vital for long-term economic growth.

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Century Travel Group honoured at AKTG 100 Club 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Century Travel Group, Crystal Cruises’ exclusive GSA for the Middle East and Cyprus, was invited to AKTG 100 Club and received the Top Producer EMEA award, recognising strong regional performance and contribution.

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Kempinski Residences expands into Saudi Arabia with Makkah project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Kempinski Group has announced its first branded residences in Saudi Arabia, Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah. The project includes 302 serviced units with flexible ownership options targeting high-end buyers and investors.