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Saudi Arabia Qualifies 13 Firms Including UAE and Chinese Entities for Gas IPPs

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has qualified 13 companies to bid for the third round of the kingdom's combined-cycle gas turbine independent power producer programme. The qualified pool features regional and international developers, including UAE-based Taqa and Etihad Development Company alongside China's PowerChina. The projects will be executed under a build-own-operate model with provision for future carbon capture readiness.

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Jeddah Airport Opens Terminal 4 With Phased Airline Relocations

A flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following an in-flight incident. Flight tracking data recorded a sudden descent from nearly 34,000 feet to below 17,000 feet in one minute. The airline confirmed all passengers and crew landed safely, while Israeli media reported an altercation in the cockpit.

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Cathay Pacific Extends Dubai and Riyadh Flight Suspensions Through January 2027

Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027, marking its third postponement. The carrier stated that affected passengers may rebook, reroute, or receive refunds, while Cathay Cargo reviews timelines for resuming freighter operations.

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Cathay Pacific Extends Dubai and Riyadh Flight Suspensions Through January 2027

Cathay Pacific has extended the cancellation of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027. The decision represents the airline's third postponement of services connecting Hong Kong to the Gulf region amid ongoing regional hostilities. Affected passengers are being offered rebooking, rerouting, or full refunds, while Cathay Cargo reviews timelines for resuming freighter operations.