Saudi Arabia
GCC Visa gets approval by all six Gulf nations
The GCC Grand Tours Visa, also known as the GCC Unified Visa, is a new visa initiative that gives non-nationals
HOTEL101 signs JV with Horizon Group to develop 10,000 keys in Saudi Arabia
Hotel101 Global announces the signing of a Joint Venture Partnership Agreement with Horizon Group (Horizon) as the main partner for
No Epidemic Threats Detected During Hajj as Kingdom Implements Comprehensive Medical Measures: AlJalajel
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahad AlJalajel, confirmed that the public health situation remains stable with no public health
Saudi Arabia receives over 1mn pilgrims for Hajj: Tawfiq Al-Rabiah
The minister noted that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has conducted more than 37,000 inspections of various service providers, resulting in the identification of 3,400 observations that have been addressed
Saudi Arabia’s flynas raises $1.1 billion in landmark IPO, marking Gulf aviation’s first listing in nearly 20 years
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flynas has raised approximately SAR4.1 billion (USD1.1 billion) in a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO)
Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM 2025
Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Saudi halts short term visas for Hajj for 14 countries
With the Hajj pilgrimage around the corner, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries
Saudi Arabia posts $13.28bln travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits $41bln
Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever annual travel surplus in 2024, reaching SR49.8 billion in the balance of payments, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank.
Saudia launches its seasonal flights from Jeddah to Vienna
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has inaugurated its seasonal flight to Vienna, the capital of Austria, departing from Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen medical response capabilities for the Umrah Season
Saudi Arabia recently unveiled plans to strengthen its care capacity with the launch of two dedicated air ambulance helipads within the Holy Mosque in Makkah
Saudi: GACA imposes $1.01mln in aviation fines in Q1 2025
The report detailed 147 violations issued against airlines and individual travellers who failed to comply with aviation laws, executive regulations, and directives set by the authority.
Saudi Arabian fund to invest $100 million in Malaysia’s AirAsia
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is set to invest USD 100 million in Malaysia's Capital A-owned budget airline AirAsia. As informed by a news report in Bloomberg News.
Macao promotes family tourism with Saudi Arabia
A group photo from the Riyadh Roadshow, featuring the Macao Government Tourism Office delegation to Saudi Arabia, led by Cheng Wai Tong, Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office.
Saudi Arabia expands tourism push with ‘Ramadan Lights’ campaign
The initiative, introduced by Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,’ is part of its ongoing global promotion under ‘This Land is Calling’ and highlights the country’s Ramadan experience across key destinations
Saudi Arabia sees a 131% surge in travel bookings as Ramadan approaches: Wego
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Wego unveils insights into the travel habits of Saudi travellers during this spiritually significant season.
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