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Travel industry sees glimmers of hope amidst Mideast conflict

Dubai is preparing to host more than 100 exhibitions before the end of 2026, with GITEX Global expected to draw 200,000 attendees in December

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As the first visitors made their way through the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre today for the opening of Arabian Travel Market, a cautious sense of optimism around the Gulf’s tourism recovery was evident. 

Finally underway after...