AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Middle East airlines now account for 12% of all new unfilled aircraft orders globally, with GCC carriers responsible for 93% of that total.

This expansion comes just two months after flyadeal designated Madinah as its fourth operational base, alongside its established hubs in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam.

By integrating Flutterwave’s robust payment infrastructure, Yango strengthens transaction security and improves payment reliability for its growing customer base and restaurant partners.

The development’s mixed-use nature, combining retail and office components alongside the hotel, creates an integrated ecosystem that enhances convenience for business travelers and long-term guests alike.

The 3,500-metre runway will feature rapid exit and partial parallel taxiways to reduce aircraft turnaround times and improve scheduling flexibility for airlines.

The opening reflects a wider shift across global hospitality, where live-fire cooking and culturally rooted concepts are redefining restaurant strategy.

Firstly, the Iftar. Priced at AED 179 (US$49) per person, it combines culinary variety with the social warmth that defines Ramadan dining.

At the core of the resort is a 60,000-square-foot wellness and longevity center, one of the most comprehensive wellness offerings in the region.

The airline’s load factor consistently reached 90% on many days, reflecting robust demand across both business and economy cabins.

The development will include retail and food-and-beverage components alongside hotel units, creating an integrated lifestyle destination with a panoramic open-air swimming pool and curated international dining concepts.