UK’s Wayfairer Travel adds Oman to portfolioUK-based Wayfairer Travel has added Oman to its portfolio of destinations, marking the company’s first foray into a Middle Eastern territory, following an increasing demand from luxury travellers to explore the sultanate. Wayfairer Travel’s signature tailor-made travel conc More… |
Turkish Airlines to offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi across all its fleetTurkish Airlines said it will provide passengers with free, unlimited, uninterrupted Wi-Fi services within two years, starting from the end of 2025, as part of its initiatives to enhance in-flight experience through the integration of innovative technologies. The airline plans to retro More… |
Equinox to open luxury resort within mega NEOM developmentEquinox Hotels, a revolutionary leader in high-performance luxury hospitality, has entered into an agreement with NEOM, the developer of Saudi futuristic city, for the opening of Equinox Resort Treyam, one of Magna's 12 destinations, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. More… |
GACA signs deal with Lilium to activate advanced air mobility roadmapThe General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Lilium GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of vertical take-off and landing aircraft (VOTL). The MoC will contribute to the development of the regulatory fra More… |
BIT 2025 to shine spotlight on global travel trendsTourism trade show, BIT (The International Tourism Exchange), to be held in Rho, Milan, from February 9 to 11, 2025, will take stock of the most interesting trends for operators, while it continues to work on consolidating the attendance of exhibitors. The eve More… |
Rabigh-4 water project set for 2026 commercial operationsSaudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has announced that work is moving at a steady pace on the Rabigh-4 Independent Water Project (IWP), which, on completion, will have a total production capacity of 600,000 cu m per day and a storage facility of 1.2 million cu m. &nbs More… |
Air Arabia to adds Maldives to its network from OctoberAir Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, on Monday announced the launch of its non-stop flights between Sharjah and the idyllic island of Maldives. The new flights between Sharjah International Air More… |
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana names new F&B DirectorKhalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana has appointed a new Director of Food & Beverage, which it said marks a significant step towards reinforcing its position as a premier hospitality destination within Abu Dhabi and beyond. Margaret Tlau brings a wea More… |
GE Aerospace and Kratos partner on small affordable enginesGE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies, a division of Kratos Defence & Security Solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development and production of small affordable engines. The engines could potentially power u More… |
Dewa commissions eight new 132 kV substations in H1Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that it has commissioned eight new 132 kV transmission substations during the first half, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes (MVA) at a total cost of AED1.36 billion ($370 million). More… |