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Landmark Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum will open its doors on December 11, 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has announced.

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NCT&H expands FYTE Hospitality partnership in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H) has strengthened its partnership with Dubai-based FYTE Hospitality as part of efforts to enhance the dining offering at InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi.

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European, US airlines face winter flight cuts over fuel costs: analyst warns

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

European and US airlines could remove more frequencies in the winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has warned.

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Hassan Allam-UCC seal contract for Waldorf Astoria Superblock in Diriyah

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Hassan Allam, a leading engineering and construction group, said its subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction Saudi along with its joint venture partner UCC Holding Saudi, has officially signed the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences, & Mixed Use Superblock in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

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Dubai unveils action-packed August calendar of summer events

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Dubai has unveiled a packed August 2026 summer calendar featuring shopping offers, dining experiences, indoor sports and live entertainment. Dubai Summer Surprises continues to drive citywide retail, leisure and family activities through August 30.

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Bombardier celebrates delivery of 200th Challenger 3500 jet

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Bombardier has announced the delivery of its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari, bringing together one of business aviation’s most successful super-midsize jets with one of the world’s most iconic names in mobility, design and craftsmanship.

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MBRAH’s Sky Support Complex on track for Q3 completion

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026.

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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim secures San Marino maintenance approval to expand MRO capabilities

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has secured CAR-145 maintenance approval from San Marino’s Civil Aviation Authority, expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport and enabling support for T7-registered private and commercial aircraft.

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flynas to train 300 Saudi pilots by 2027

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

flynas has announced plans to qualify and graduate up to 300 Saudi pilots by the end of 2027 through its "Future Pilots" programme and employment-linked scholarships under the Wa’ed Track of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Programme.

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Saudia, Air India strengthen codeshare partnership

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudia and Air India have signed a strategic MoU to expand their partnership, enhancing connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India through broader codeshare cooperation, network integration, operational collaboration and potential expansion to affiliate carriers.