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Zain, Dammam Airports partner to enhance aviation digital services

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Zain Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dammam Airports to enhance the company's digital infrastructure, supporting its role in the national aviation sector and improving the passenger experience.

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New direct air route links Al-Ahsa, Turkey’s Rize–Artvin Airport

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Turkish Airlines and Al Ghazal Travel and Tourism Agency are set to launch direct flights between Al-Ahsa International Airport in Saudi Arabia and Rize–Artvin Airport in Türkiye.

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Madinah hotel occupancy hits three-year high at 75pc in 2025

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Madinah’s hotel sector recorded its highest occupancy rate in three years in 2025, reaching 75%, driven by rising visitor and Umrah demand, according to Almqr Development Company, underscoring the city’s growing appeal as a hospitality destination.

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flynas adds sixth Saudi hub with Al-Qassim Airport launch

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

flynas has established a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim in partnership with Cluster2, becoming the first Saudi carrier to operate flights from six hubs across the Kingdom.

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Saudi Arabia, France sign joint action programme to advance tourism cooperation

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia and France have signed a joint action programme to deepen tourism cooperation, focusing on investment, sustainability, innovation, workforce development, data sharing and destination marketing, following high-level talks on the sidelines of the UN Tourism Executive Council.

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Saudia teams up with IMG for inflight FIFA World Cup 26 coverage

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Saudia has partnered with IMG to offer live coverage of FIFA World Cup 26 matches on selected flights through Sport 24, a platform specialising in live sports broadcasting for the aviation and cruise industries.

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Dubai DET, Google launch digital push for local F&B industry

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Google announced today the launch of Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, an initiative to support the local F&B sector.

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Emirates commits over $116m annually for proposed Germany expansion

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Emirates confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than €100 million ($116 million) each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport.

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Etihad introduces direct flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Etihad, Condor seal strategic partnership deal for new Bangkok service

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has joined hands with leading German leisure carrier Condor for the launch of a new Condor service to Bangkok from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati carrier also signed a frequent flyer agreement with Condor.