Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily Mauritius-Dubai flights from September 1, 2026, giving travellers greater comfort and choice. The service will be available on A380-operated flights EK703/704 and retrofitted Boeing 777 flights EK709/710.
Riyadh Air and Saudia have launched the first phase of their strategic partnership, introducing a codeshare linking Riyadh with six Saudi destinations and expanding connectivity through integrated technology systems.
Saudia and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Joint Business Framework Agreement, paving the way for deeper network integration and expanded connectivity between Indonesia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa from 2027.
Etihad Airways has announced that Captain Huda Al Musallami has made national aviation history, becoming the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE.
Italian technology company Vimar said its Eikon Exé electrical control and home automation range has been selected for the newly opened Raffles Jeddah, a luxury hospitality development featuring 182 rooms and suites in addition to 120 apartments with private terraces.
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have launched the Welcome Back to Abu Dhabi campaign at Zayed International Airport (AUH), aimed at families returning from summer holidays ahead of the new school year.
RateHawk, the B2B travel technology platform of Emerging Travel Group, rreported strong API adoption in the first half of 2026, with bookings rising 78% year on year and its global partnership network expanding 28% to 1,800 companies amid growing demand for flexible connectivity.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from December 16, 2026. Düsseldorf becomes the carrier’s third German destination from Sharjah, alongside Munich and Frankfurt.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Marriott Bonvoy and Visa have launched two co-branded credit cards in the UAE, targeting travellers seeking rewards and premium lifestyle benefits.
Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from 1 September. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347.
