Author: Abdul.Wasey

SAL Logistics Services, the national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in the Kingdom, through its Ground Handling Division, signed a strategic agreement with SF Airlines, one of China’s leading air cargo carriers and a subsidiary of SF Express, which operates a global network of more than 130 stations. The agreement aims to provide integrated operational solutions, including ground handling and air cargo services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This agreement comes as part of SAL’s strategy to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its services and elevate the quality of its operational performance, contributing…

Advanced instructor development programme underscores airline’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable in-house capability Jeddah : flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier, has achieved a significant milestone in its continued investment in people, training excellence, and the development of world-class instructor pilots following the successful delivery of the ground phase of the Airbus Pilot Instructor Course (APIC). The APIC-Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme, delivered in collaboration with Airbus, is Airbus’ official development pathway for instructor pilots, designed not to teach flying skills, but to elevate the effectiveness of flight instruction itself. This reflects flyadeal’s ongoing efforts to align its…

Al-Baha :  Summer in Al-Baha defies expectations. Here, the season arrives not with scorching heat, but with clouds draping mountain peaks, the fragrance of juniper berries drifting through cool air, and mist weaving through ancient forests. Agricultural terraces and heritage villages become living canvases, welcoming visitors from across the Kingdom to discover a different side of Saudi summer—one defined by mild climate, deep history, and unforgettable family experiences. This year, Al-Baha takes its place within the national Saudi Summer Season 2026, held under the theme “Our Summer, Our Way.” The season features hundreds of events and experiences across multiple destinations, with the “Saudi…

Jeddah  : Caterion Catering Holding Company and Ikram Food Bank have marked a renewed partnership, celebrating the redistribution of over 11 million food items over the past two years. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to food preservation, food security, and waste reduction, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. Rooted in Caterion’s dedication to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the initiative transforms surplus but still-edible food into meaningful community support. What began in Jeddah has now expanded to Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah, with a joint roadmap to broaden access and deepen impact across the Kingdom. What the Ikram…

Dubai : SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, is resuming its flights to the Middle East. As flights resume on some routes that were temporarily suspended due to developments in the region, frequencies will be gradually increased, and new routes will be added to the network. Flights on the Izmir-Dubai route resumed on 7th July and will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Flights on the Antalya-Dubai route, which will begin on 15th July with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays, are scheduled to operate three times a week—on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—starting 4th September. Flights on…

Kolkata to be served by A350, featuring signature Premium Economy cabins From October, Emirates’ flagship A380 to operate to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru Longstanding commitment to India includes continued investment in operational and service enhancements Dubai : Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from 25 October, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three…

The new AI-powered feature automatically detects and matches lower third-party hotel rates in real time – eliminating manual claims, screenshots, and approval processes entirely, replacing the traditional Best Online Rate Guarantee model with a fully automated, real-time solution.   How Radisson Hotel Group’s price matching works Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how travelers book direct online. The new feature automatically detects lower publicly available rates for Radisson Hotel Group properties on third-party booking platforms and instantly matches them on RadissonHotels.com — removing the need for guests to submit claims, screenshots, or wait for…

Doha : Qatar Airways will participate in Farnborough International Airshow 2026, bringing its world-class travel experience to one of the most influential global events in the aviation industry. During the airshow, Qatar Airways will showcase its FIFA special livery aircraft, carrying the vibrant spirit of the beautiful game from the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ final to Farnborough in the United Kingdom. Qatar Airways at Farnborough International Airshow Featuring the airline’s world-class onboard experience, including Starlink connectivity, the state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft reflects Qatar Airways’ ongoing commitment to keeping passengers connected to what matters most throughout their journey. Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream…

Coker brings decades of destination marketing leadership to the helm of California’s tourism promotion nonprofit organization Dubai : Visit California has announced that Julie Coker has been named the organization’s next – and only second ever – president & CEO, succeeding longtime leader Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. In this role, Coker will lead Visit California, the private industry-led nonprofit organization marketing California as a premier travel destination, and will simultaneously serve as a strategic advisor for the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz). Coker brings more than three decades of experience across hospitality…

Luxury Palm Jumeirah hotel apartments among four Cheval Collection properties to receive coveted accolade   Why guests rate Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai Dubai :  Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai is among four Cheval Collection properties to receive the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026. The luxury hotel apartments on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah join The Cheval Three Quays, Cheval Gloucester Park and Cheval Cheval Harrington Court – all in London – in receiving the accolade, which is voted for by guests and reflects consistently outstanding reviews and experiences over the past year. Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai…