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Airport lounge market seen topping $45 billion by 2035
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The global airport lounge market is projected to grow from about $15 billion in 2025 to more than $45 billion by 2035, driven by premium travel demand, airport upgrades and broader access models.
Philippine Airlines cuts base fares up to 30% in Middle East flash sale
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Philippine Airlines is running a three-day fare sale for Middle East travelers through July 17, with discounts of up to 30% from Riyadh and up to 20% from Doha on select routes.
Car rental market seen hitting $411 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global car rental market will grow from $180 billion in 2026 to $411 billion by 2035, driven by digital booking, urbanization and demand for flexible mobility.
LEPAS ships first L8 PHEV batch to the Middle East
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LEPAS shipped its first batch of L8 PHEV SUVs from Guangzhou Nansha Port to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar as the Chery Group brand prepares a regional launch.
EVA Live expands Indian concert programming across the Middle East
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EVA Live is building a larger Indian and South Asian live entertainment footprint in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha as regional demand grows for large-format concerts and cultural events.
Chiva-Som taps IMAGINE PR for North American outreach
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Chiva-Som has named IMAGINE PR as its North American public relations agency for Chiva-Som Hua Hin in Thailand and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar.
Kaysar Daou expands creative leadership at Phoemx
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Phoemx Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Kaysar Daou is expanding his work across design, digital innovation, and humanitarian communications in Beirut.
Exhibo launches as open art platform for MENA galleries and museums
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Exhibo has launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as the first open digital platform built to connect the MENA art world with collectors, press and cultural travellers.
Family Hope Center earns autism and Down syndrome designations
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Family Hope Center for People with Disabilities in Doha, Qatar, has received Certified Autism Center and Down Syndrome Center of Excellence designations from IBCCES. The recognitions highlight the center’s accessibility efforts, staff training and…
ZSolTech launches jewelry management software for retail and manufacturing
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ZSolTech has released a unified platform for jewelry retailers, manufacturers and bullion businesses that combines inventory, point of sale, production and compliance tools in one system.
Gulf conflict reroutes flights in Europe and complicates compensation claims
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Renewed fighting tied to the U.S. and Iran is forcing airlines to avoid Gulf airspace, driving delays and cancellations across major European airports in July 2026. The disruption is also testing when passengers are owed compensation under UK261…
Mallaghan, SkyChefs mark 15 years of partnership
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Mallaghan and SkyChefs are marking 15 years of collaboration as SkyChefs refreshes its brand across North America and beyond.
Chery tops 943,000 exports in H1 as iCAUR expands globally
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Chery Group posted record first-half sales and exports in 2026, while its iCAUR NEV brand pushed into more than 40 markets with new products, awards and showrooms.
Paris Couture Week spotlights Arab designers and cross-discipline art
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Paris Haute Couture Week 2026 at Hôtel Particulier Monceau paired Arab couture with contemporary art, literature and live performance, underscoring how the fashion calendar is expanding beyond the runway.
Kangaroo-skin cleats disappear from the 2026 World Cup
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At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, kangaroo-skin soccer cleats have effectively vanished from the field after a six-year campaign by animal-welfare groups pushed the world’s biggest athletic brands to stop using kangaroo parts.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa adds its first Michelin-starred dining events
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa will host two Michelin-starred Masters of Food & Wine dinners on July 17 and July 20, 2026, with IDAM by Alain Ducasse Executive Chef Fabrice Rosso in the Maldives.
Global Passport Index 2026 puts Singapore and Hong Kong at opposite ends of Asia's mobility story
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Global Citizen Solutions’ 2026 Global Passport Index ranks 197 countries and shows Singapore with a perfect mobility score and the world’s No. 1 investment ranking, even as quality of life keeps it at 10th overall.
World Cup’s climate toll puts adaptation in focus
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico is expected to generate about 9 million tonnes of CO₂, making it the most carbon-intensive tournament in football history.
Jetour T2 tops 500,000 global sales in 33 months
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Jetour says its T2 SUV has surpassed 500,000 global sales in just 33 months, making it the fastest boxy SUV to reach that milestone.
AdEngage says Gulf downturn is a chance to win share
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AdEngage argues that the UAE slowdown is shifting market share toward brands that keep spending while rivals cut back.
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