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          AviationJanuary 24, 2026
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          Dubai is seeking to promote its wealth of natural attractions, such as the Hatta beauty spot. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          The Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Direct daily flights are expected to make the UAE–Vietnam route more attractive. Getty Images

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          EconomyOctober 28, 2025
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