# Middle East aviation expansions and partnerships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middle-east-aviation-expansions-and-partnerships
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:05:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Qatar Airways has expanded its corporate travel offerings through a partnership with Uber for Business. This agreement allows members of the airline’s ‘Beyond Business’ programme to redeem Qrewards for Uber ride vouchers, which can be used for ground transportation in markets where Uber operates.

In addition to this partnership, Qatar Airways is expanding its regional presence by resuming services to four Saudi Arabian destinations. Flights to Qassim are scheduled to restart on October 25, 2026, followed by Taif on October 31. Services to Yanbu and Tabuk are set to resume in early January 2027. 

Separately, Saudia has received approval to launch new direct services between Muscat and Riyadh, with three weekly flights scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Saudia and Qatar Airways announce Middle East aviation expansions

Saudia will launch new Muscat-Riyadh flights in October 2026, while Qatar Airways resumes four Saudi routes and partners with Uber for Business.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudia-and-qatar-airways-announce-middle-east-aviation-expansions

### 2026-08-31: Qatar Airways partners with Uber and launches international fare sale

Qatar Airways has partnered with Uber for Business to allow corporate members to redeem Qrewards for ride vouchers, while also launching a limited-time international fare sale with discounts up to 12 percent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-airways-partners-with-uber-and-launches-international-fare-sale

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