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Atara Development advances Sheraton Residences project on Al Marjan Island

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Atara Development is advancing the next phase of The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, refining its residential offering as Al Marjan Island strengthens its position as an emerging tourism, hospitality and real estate destination in the UAE.

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King Fahd International Airport expansion moves forward with new design contract

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Dammam Airports has signed a design contract with WSP for the development of King Fahd International Airport in line with the airport’s approved master plan.

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80 hotels in 9 countries to join ALL Accor+ Explorer

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Accor Plus today announced that over 80 hotels across 9 additional countries will join ALL Accor+ Explorer from October, opening up more places for members to stay, dine and explore across the Middle East and Pakistan.

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Dubai hotel occupancy climbs sharply to 66% in August, says report

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Dubai’s tourism industry is increasingly demonstrating its strength, with the city’s hotel sector delivering sustained performance growth, said a report ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The hotel occupancy reached 66% in August, representing 89% of last year's city occupancy levels.

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Saudi visitors stay longer, spend more as AI reshapes travel habits: Visa

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

International visitors to Saudi Arabia are staying longer, spending more and increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and digital payment tools throughout their travel journey, according to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study.

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Visit Qatar to showcase tourism offering at Arabian Travel Market

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Visit Qatar is set to showcase Qatar’s tourism offering at the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Visit Qatar launches Saudi National Day hotel offer

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Visit Qatar has launched a Saudi National Day promotion offering travellers from Saudi Arabia up to 40% off selected hotel stays in Qatar. The offer is available through Almosafer from September 10 to 27, providing an opportunity for visitors to plan a short holiday around the National Day break.

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Royal Jordanian launches direct Abu Dhabi-Aqaba service

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Royal Jordanian Airlines has launched a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Aqaba, strengthening air connectivity between the UAE and Jordan and providing travellers with easier access to the kingdom’s Red Sea coast and key tourist destinations.

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ila Bank unveils travel rewards campaign for Gulf Air Credit Card

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank powered by Bank ABC, has launched a new campaign for its ila Gulf Air Credit Card, giving eligible cardholders the chance to win one of six curated travel packages designed to enhance their travel experience.

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Arabian Travel Market brings global travel, tourism community to Dubai

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) opens on Monday (Sept 14) at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing the global travel and tourism community together for four days of business, networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration.