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Etihad Airways launches direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Atlanta

Capital of Georgia is the first of 10 new routes announced last year

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Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

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Rayan Hanna, CEO and founder of Next Hostels, has been forced to shut down his business. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

Next House operated six hostels across emirate before authorities stepped in

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Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

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Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

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UAE’s first gaming resort will ‘open up Ras Al Khaimah to the world’

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UAE tourism booming with $12 billion in hotel revenue last year

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The Aegean isle has plenty to offer to those who enjoy food, culture, shopping and nightlife

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UAE resident's guide to Armenia, from Republic Square to Lake Sevan

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Ten places to visit in the Philippines as visa rules change

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Top alternatives to popular US destinations, from Toronto to Tokyo

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Top 13 Eid Al Adha short breaks less than five hours from the UAE

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Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

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UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Short breaks for residents set for long weekends and late bookings from across Gulf driving demand

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Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

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Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

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