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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 57 MIN

New fast-track travel system between UAE and Bahrain

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A new premium airline is planned to be launched in Bahrain, creating around 1,200 jobs. What does this mean for the wider Gulf aviation landscape? It is now easier to travel between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer, Europe remains the most visited region, but the real growth stories are elsewhere. So what is driving travellers toward these so-called high-identity, emerging destinations? The second member of UAE's Winter Olympics contingent had a difficult outing on Monday as Alex Astridge did not finish his round in the men's slalom competition. Staying on the Winter Games, there’s growing concern among climate scientists that rising global temperatures could dramatically reduce the number of cities capable of safely hosting the Winter Olympics within the next few decades. And Dubai could one day be home to a 900-foot-high Moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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