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Source: Gulf News

Sanad Al Ain GTF Centre to Require Over 1,000 Technicians, CFO Says

Abu Dhabi aerospace company Sanad expects its upcoming GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational. Group CFO Kashish Kohli stated that Sanad will focus on developing local talent through UAE universities and training programmes amid a global shortage of aviation personnel. The company's workforce reached 898 employees in the first half of 2026, with an Emiratisation rate of 36.9%.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: ANews

Yemeni military warns Houthi weapons threaten Red Sea civilian aviation

Yemen's military warned that weapons deployed by the Houthis threaten civilian aircraft and international flight corridors over the southern Red Sea. Military officials stated modified systems launched from Hodeidah cannot distinguish between military and commercial targets. The armed forces called on international aviation bodies to take immediate protective measures.

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Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Tourism Authority Completes Promotional Trade Roadshow Across China

The Saudi Tourism Authority concluded an official trade mission to China held from September 21 to 24, 2026. Led by CEO Ageel Alshaibani, the delegation met with Chinese travel and digital platform executives to expand commercial partnerships. STA highlighted that Chinese visits to Saudi Arabia increased by 48% in 2025.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Gulf Today

UAE Eases Entry Restrictions for Travelers Arriving from Uganda

UAE federal authorities have eased entry and travel restrictions previously imposed on travelers arriving from Uganda. The decision follows an epidemiological review confirming the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Precautionary entry restrictions remain in place for arrivals from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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