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Kuwait opens Messilah Beach redevelopment

Country looks to to boost tourism and leisure infrastructure.

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Beach in Kuwait City on December 25, 2019.

Emirates reduces unexpected severe turbulence incidents

Emirates uses AI, real-time data to predict turbulence, improving flight safety, it said

Emirates to reduce unexpected severe turbulence incidents with new crucial steps

Emirates named “Best International Airline” of 2025

Forbes Travel Guide Verified Air Travel Awards adds to recognitions it got this year

Emirates named “Best International Airline” of 2025

Air Arabia: New Ras Al Khaimah–Yekaterinburg flight

Low-cost carrier will operate weekly non-stop flights on the new route

Air Arabia launches direct Ras Al Khaimah–Yekaterinburg flight

Now Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has direct flights to Damascus

New route expands carrier’s network, adds to its existing service from Sharjah to Damascus

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

10 Schengen countries UAE travellers face most delays

France, Germany, Italy extend Schengen border checks into 2025–26 amid security concerns

10 Schengen countries UAE travellers face longest delays for Europe trips

Turkish Airlines doubles Abu Dhabi–Istanbul flights

Turkish Airlines expands UAE operations with 14 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

Turkey has become a major global force in the civil aviation space, placing huge orders with Boeing and Airbus.

UAE winter travel: Schengen visa delays explained

Appointment slots increase 10% but demand surges as UAE resident base grows: VFS Global

Schengen visa appointment delays: Can UAE residents still plan a European winter getaway?

flydubai expands reach with 7 new interline partners

Dubai carrier’s total interline partners now more than 40, with over 300 destinations

FLYDUBAI Interline Partnership

2026 UAE travellers are allergic to crowds

Travel firms predict boom in niche experiences as UAE visitors seek authentic getaways

The trends are changing; and wellness and soul-stirring experiences are preferred over everything else.

Why Hong Kong flight crash spotlights wet-leasing

Act Airlines operated the Boeing 747 on behalf of Emirates when it veered off HKIA runway

An ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft (L), wet leased by Emirates SkyCargo, is seen in the water after veering off the runway during landing on the north runway of Hong Kong's international airport on October 20, 2025, and skidded into the sea, killing two.

Etihad Airways hits 300 daily flights, expands network

Etihad now flies 300 daily routes as demand, destinations, and fleet growth hit new highs

Etihad Airways hits 300 daily flights, expands network, fleet in record year

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