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Emirates leads ULTRAs 2024 Awards as ‘Best Airline in the World’

In 2023, the airline refurbished eight aircraft—three A380s and five Boeing 777s—under its $4 billion retrofit initiative

Qatar welcomes 4 million visitors by October 2024, 41.8 percent from GCC

This indicates a 26 percent rise in international visitors compared to the same timeframe in 2023 

Saudi flynas reinforces European Network during World Travel Market 2024 in London

Throughout its booth, flynas demonstrated its latest products, offerings, Umrah and travel packages

Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Yanbu flights, bringing UAE-Saudi routes to 12

The new route underscores carrier’s swift growth throughout the Kingdom as tourism and business travel climb 

FII8: Non-oil GDP now represents 52 percent of Saudi economy, Aljadaan says

The Minister noted that women's participation in the workforce has reached 35 percent, surpassing the vision's target of 30 percent 

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to introduce new direct flights to Russia’s Yekaterinburg starting December 27

This new non-stop service will run twice weekly, offering convenient access between Zayed International Airport and Koltsovo International Airport

Etihad Airways to launch new flights to Egypt’s Al Alamein starting July 2025

The move will offer travelers direct access to the Al Sahel region, renowned for its vibrant and rapidly developing coastal resorts 

Emirates strengthens connectivity, expands travel options through new MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet

The MoUs were formalized during the Vietnam - UAE Business Forum, which took place recently at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah 

Emirates resumes daily service to Australia’s Adelaide with Boeing 777-200LR

This renewed service provides travelers with more than 4,200 seats weekly, linking Dubai with the capital of South Australia 

Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia launch daily flights to Maldives, boosting tourism and connectivity

Air Arabia will provide daily flights between Sharjah Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft

NEOM opens Sindalah: A new luxury travel destination in the Red Sea

Set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028, the unique island will generate around 3,500 jobs