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TWG Tea Unveils Oud Night Tea, a Country-Exclusive Creation for the United Arab Emirates

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Long before it perfumed royal courts and desert majlis, oud carried stories: of caravan routes and coastlines, of embers kept burning through the night. Tea travelled those same routes, and now, TWG Tea, the world’s finest luxury tea brand, unites them in Oud Night Tea, a distinguished addition to the Grand Mode Tea Collection created exclusively for the United Arab Emirates. The evocative black tea unfolds in richly layered notes of molten resin, vanilla, smouldering rose flowers, rare calambac, incense and delicate smokiness.

Drawing upon the brand’s unrivalled expertise in sourcing the finest harvests from renowned tea-producing regions around the world, this debut marks the international launch of a new collection of country-exclusive teas. Guided by its intimate knowledge of the history, tea traditions and culture in each of its locations, as well as the tastes and preferences of tea lovers around the world, TWG Tea’s master blenders compose every tea as a perfumer creates a fragrance — layering exceptional tea leaves, rare ingredients and evocative aromas to reveal an entirely new experience in the teacup. Capturing the flavours, heritage and spirit of place, each exclusive blend will celebrate both the finest teas that define the country and TWG Tea’s singular artistry in transforming them into an unforgettable sensory journey.

Crafted from exceptional whole leaf black tea sourced directly from the world’s finest tea gardens, Oud Night Teareflects TWG Tea’s unwavering pursuit of excellence in sourcing, blending and crafting the world’s most extraordinary teas. Expertly blended to reveal remarkable depth and complexity, it is an homage to the ancient trade routes that carried tea and oud across India, the Arabian Peninsula and beyond. A tribute to the region’s enduring cultural legacy, this exclusive creation is available at TWG Tea Boutiques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Steeped in Legacy
For centuries, Oud has been revered as one of the world’s most precious aromatic woods, treasured by royalty and noble families across the Middle East for its immense rarity, craftsmanship and cultural significance. Traditionally burnt in homes and mosques as a gesture of hospitality and reverence, its rich and captivating fragrance has become an enduring symbol of the region’s cultural heritage.

With Oud Night Tea, TWG Tea transforms this ancient treasure into an infusion: rare oud reveals a dark, earthy sensuality within the cup, while smouldering rose, molten resin, rare calambac, incense and lingering vanilla unfold in harmonious layers. Housed in a collectible tin in the colour of aged oud, lacquered in deep brown and traced with gold, Oud Night Tea offers tea lovers a new way to experience a fragrance it has cherished for centuries.

The Ritual of Oud
The ritual extends beyond the teacup with the Oud Night Tea Scented Candle, part of the Perfume of Tea Collection, crafted by TWG Tea’s master blenders in collaboration with a secret French parfumeur and cirier renowned for creations for the most luxurious fashion houses. Filling the air with warm notes of calambac, incense and smoky black tea, the candle is meticulously made through an artisanal process — beginning with the distillation of six kilograms of Oud Night Tea leaves to capture the essence of the blend, hand-poured into heat-resistant brushed glass, and finished with a 100% cotton wick, individually primed and hand-straightened for a clean, even burn.

Among these creations, the Oud Night Tea Scented Candle stands as the collection’s most evocative ode yet: a fragrance and an infusion, born of the same enduring legend.

Oud Night Tea from the Global Country-Exclusive Tea Collection, AED108 (100g). Oud Night Tea Scented Candle, AED339. Available from September 2026 exclusively at all TWG Tea Boutiques across the United Arab Emirates: Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, and The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.

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Qatar Airways Unveils Onboard Signature Music Created in Partnership with Award-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer

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Qatar Airways today unveiled its new onboard signature music, created in partnership with world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer.

Inspired by Qatar and its culture, Qatar Airways’ new onboard music brings a distinctive sound identity to the passenger experience through its collaboration with the iconic composition of Hans Zimmer. The music is also featured on the ‘Burgundy Symphony’ album, a bespoke five-track album that encapsulates the airline’s wider sound identity and signature sound elements.

The collaboration brings together Zimmer’s acclaimed cinematic storytelling and Qatar Airways’ commitment to delivering memorable experiences, creating a recognisable sound that reflects the emotions, moments and memories that define travel.

The launch was celebrated at Hans Zimmer’s highly-anticipated concert in Doha on 6 November, where audiences were given an exclusive first look at the story behind the collaboration through a specially created film on the creative process and inspiration behind Burgundy Symphony, alongside a preview of the music. Qatar Airways passengers can experience the new composition onboard from today.

The Burgundy Symphony album captures the rhythm of travel through five original tracks, each reflecting a different stage of the journey:

Dawn opens the collection with a sense of anticipation and possibility experienced when stepping beyond the daily routine and discovering new horizons.

Dusk reflects the tranquillity of flight as daylight fades and travellers are carried above the clouds beneath a sky illuminated by stars.

The Orchard introduces a restorative pause, inspired by moments of calm and reflection amidst the pace of everyday life. The inspiration for the composition is drawn from the sense of escape offered by the ORCHARD – one of Hamad International Airport’s most distinctive passenger experiences.

Homecoming reflects the quiet gift of returning home and the small but lasting ways travel enriches life. The track encapsulates the adventure continues beyond touchdown, with memories of places and skies keeping moments of wonder alive long after the journey ends.

An Ode to Qatar, concludes the album with a tribute to the nation’s rich heritage and forward-looking vision. The piece brings together a sense of history, culture, and ambition, reflecting a country where tradition and progress exist in harmony.

Following the unveiling, Burgundy Symphony is now available on the Qatar Airways YouTube channel, inviting audiences around the world to experience Hans Zimmer’s original compositions inspired by the journey of travel and the spirit of Qatar Airways.

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah Wins Sustain Sharjah Award for Second Year Running

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November 6, 2026

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has won the Sustain Sharjah award for Hotel Properties at the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum 2026, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). This marks the resort’s second consecutive recognition under the initiative.

The accolade acknowledges the property’s progress at Level 2 of the programme’s Explorers journey, structured around four core pillars: Guest, Experience, Local, and Story. Across each pillar, the resort has prioritised measurable, practical measures that engage guests, support the surrounding community, and ensure transparent sustainability reporting.

Central to this achievement are three primary operational initiatives:

  • Onsite water bottling plant: Replaces single-use plastics with reusable glass bottles, eliminating approximately 300,672 plastic bottles annually.
  • Winnow AI food-waste system: Weighs and monitors kitchen waste in real time, enabling culinary teams to curb excess directly at source.
  • Onsite biodigester: Installed in 2026, making the property the first hotel in Sharjah to process organic waste entirely on site.

Commenting on the achievement, Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, said: “Securing the Sustain Sharjah award for the second consecutive year is an honour for our entire team. Initiatives such as our water bottling plant, AI-driven waste monitoring, and onsite biodigester reflect our daily operational commitment—one shared with our guests, partners, and the local community. We thank the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority for this recognition and for their steady leadership in advancing sustainable tourism across the emirate.”

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is a signatory to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and continues to align its operations with broader international climate targets.

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Qatar Airways Connects Doha to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia with First Flight

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Qatar Airways has inaugurated its new twice-weekly service connecting Doha with Caracas and Bogotá. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as Qatar Airways becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate nonstop services from the Middle East to both Bogotá and Caracas. The new route underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening global connectivity for the region and is operated on Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

Qatar Airways flights to Caracas (CCS) and Bogotá (BOG)

Qatar Airways’ flight schedule has been designed to provide smooth onward connections through Hamad International Airport to key markets including Australia, China, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. This offers passengers greater flexibility and seamless transfer options across Qatar Airways’ global network of over 170 destinations.

Departing every Wednesday and Sunday:

Doha (DOH) to Bogotá (BOG) – Flight QR783: Departure 07:35; Arrival 16:25

Bogotá (BOG) to Caracas (CCS) – Flight QR783: Departure 17:55; Arrival 21:00

Caracas (CCS) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR783: Departure 23:30; Arrival 20:35

The addition of Caracas and Bogotá marks the 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas served by Qatar Airways. The airline began serving South America in 2010 with its inaugural flight to Brazil’s São Paulo.

The airline has recently expanded its partnership with LATAM to include LATAM Airlines Colombia, offering travellers greater access to the region. Qatar Airways will place its code on LATAM-operated flights between Bogotá and key domestic destinations including Cartagena, Armenia, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cali, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Leticia, Medellín, Montería, Neiva, Pereira, Pasto, Riohacha, San Andrés Island, Santa Marta, and Yopal.

Qatar Airways continues to strengthen global connectivity, serving more than 170 destinations this winter. Bookings can be made at qatarairways.com or through the airline’s mobile app.

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