Emirates and its partner airline flydubai have announced that flights between Dubai and Zagreb in Croatia will be operated by flydubai from Dec. 2 to March 30, 2019, after which flights will be operated by Emirates. The move will ensure that capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand by maximizing the frequency for passengers during the winter season.
“This further illustrates the passenger benefits of the strategic partnership between the two Dubai-based airlines,” Emirates said in a press release.
During this period, flight FZ1793 will depart from Dubai at 10:00 a.m. and arrive in Zagreb at 1:15 p.m. local time. The return flight FZ1794 will depart from Zagreb at 2:30 p.m. and arrive in Dubai at 11:00 p.m.
flydubai will operate the route with its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which offers customers an enhanced travel experience including lie-flat seats in business class, the latest economy class seating, in-flight entertainment via HD touchscreens and Boeing’s innovative Sky Interior throughout the cabin.
flydubai’s Zagreb flights will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), allowing seamless connections for passengers flying Emirates to Dubai’s ultra-modern airport.
Both Dubai-based airlines currently offer customers a great choice of travel options across their complementary networks, with codeshares to over 90 destinations and several more to follow. The partnership initially began with codeshare flights to 29 cities and this has quickly expanded to meet demand as customers realize the benefits of increased flight frequencies, expanded access to global destinations on a single ticket, the alignment of the frequent flyer program, the convenience of checking in their baggage through to the final destination, smooth transfers during transit in Dubai and more.
Emirates, flydubai partner for Zagreb flights
Emirates, flydubai partner for Zagreb flights
Saudi Arabia world’s safest and most attractive investment destination, says chairman of Sumou Holding
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the world’s safest and most attractive destinations for investment, supported by the strength and resilience of its economy, according to Ayed bin Farhan Al-Qahtani, chairman of Sumou Holding.
Al-Qahtani said the Kingdom’s economy has consistently demonstrated its ability to navigate global and regional crises. He noted that Saudi Arabia has historically adapted to challenging conditions and emerged stronger, thanks to prudent economic policies and effective governance, both of which have reinforced the market’s financial strength. Al-Qahtani added that Saudi Vision 2030 has reshaped the structure of the national economy by diversifying income sources and leveraging the country’s core strengths, creating a more flexible and sustainable economic environment capable of withstanding global volatility.
According to Al-Qahtani, business activity across Saudi Arabia continues to operate normally despite current global uncertainties, highlighting the adaptability and experience of Saudi companies across multiple sectors.
Sumou Holding currently manages an investment portfolio valued at about $10 billion. Al-Qahtani said that the group plans to expand its investments in the Kingdom while seeking to attract additional foreign capital through international partnerships and joint ventures.
The company is evaluating a range of new opportunities across key sectors and particularly in real estate, which Al-Qahtani described as one of the most secure and attractive investment sectors in the Saudi market amid rising demand for residential, commercial, and development projects.
Saudi Arabia’s property market has also undergone significant regulatory reforms aimed at boosting its appeal to international investors. A new foreign property ownership law, which came into effect in early 2026, allows non-Saudis — individuals and companies, residents and non-residents — to own residential, commercial, and agricultural properties across designated areas of the Kingdom.
The framework will increase capital inflows into the real estate sector while introducing specific ownership rules for the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, two markets Al-Qahtani said remain among the most secure and globally attractive for long-term investment.
Sumou Holding owns two companies listed on the Saudi Exchange: Sumou Real Estate Co. and Ader Real Estate Co.
Al-Qahtani added that the group’s international arm, Ader Global, is building partnerships with global investors and directing capital toward promising opportunities in the Saudi market, reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as a regional hub for investment and multinational companies.
With its strong regulatory framework, investment security, and continued government support for the private sector, Saudi Arabia is well positioned to attract further foreign capital in the coming years, Al-Qahtani said, cementing the country’s status as a leading global investment destination both today and in the future.
