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Source: Campaign Middle East

DCT Abu Dhabi Partners With Trip.com and Qunar at Arabian Travel Market

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signed and renewed over 20 trade and industry partnerships at Arabian Travel Market, Campaign Middle East reported. The agreements include multi-market initiatives with Chinese platforms Trip.com Group and Qunar to drive long-stay visitors and maximise tourism spending. Across nine joint marketing partnerships, the emirate is targeting 75,500 additional visitors over 12 to 18 months.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Anadolu Ajansı

Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran

Commercial flights operated by Iraqi Airways between Iranian airports and Najaf resumed on September 28, 2026. Operations had been halted after foreign ground-handling companies refused aircraft servicing over concerns regarding U.S. sanctions. The resumption follows intervention by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi after protests at Najaf International Airport.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: TRT World

UAE Suspends All Iranian Airline Flights Following US Aviation Sanctions

The UAE will resolve visa complexities and resume issuing all visa types, including tourist visas, for Bangladeshi nationals between January and mid-February 2025, according to UAE Ambassador Abdullah Al Hamoudi. The announcement was made during a reception in Dubai welcoming Bangladesh's new ambassador, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey. The report notes that over 1.2 million Bangladeshi nationals currently reside in the UAE.

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