Saudi Arabia, France sign joint action programme to advance tourism cooperation
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia and France have signed a joint action programme to deepen tourism cooperation, focusing on investment, sustainability, innovation, workforce development, data sharing and destination marketing, following high-level talks on the sidelines of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia launches PPP tender for new Taif airport project
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Saudi Arabia's Matarat Holding and the National Center for Privatisation & PPP (NCP) have issued request for proposals (RFP) to qualified bidders for the development of the new Taif International Airport project. A PPP project, it will be implemented under a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) model.
Jayasom to open inaugural property at AMAALA soon
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Jayasom, a global integrative wellness hospitality brand, will open its inaugural flagship property at AMAALA on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast in the coming months.
Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for daily Riyadh - Dubai service
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, on Monday announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh - a key addition to its growing network.
RSG completes modernisation of AlWajh International Airport
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has completed the modernisation of AlWajh International Airport (EJH) located in northwest Saudi Arabia.
Saudia tops global on-time performance in May 2026
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Saudia ranked first globally for on-time performance in May 2026, achieving 92.30% on-time departures and 90.12% arrivals, according to Cirium, while operating 13,669 flights across more than 100 destinations worldwide.
Saudia, Myanmar Airways agree special prorate deal
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced a Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Myanmar Airways International, expanding travel options between Saudi Arabia and Myanmar.
Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets land in Saudi capital
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Boeing and Riyadh Air have announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.
Saudia advances fleet expansion with 12 aircraft deliveries in 2026
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, continues its fleet expansion through ongoing planned deliveries of 12 new aircraft throughout 2026, reinforcing its long-term transformation strategy focused on growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced global connectivity.
1.7 million pilgrims perform Hajj this season
Wed, 27 May 2026
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301.
Saudia receives first Airbus A321XLR in Middle East and Africa
Tue, 26 May 2026
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has welcomed its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to take delivery of the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft.
AD Ports Group launches cruise, ferry terminal services in Egypt
Tue, 19 May 2026
AD Ports Group has announced the commencement of cruise services at its three terminals in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Safaga in Egypt, in addition to facilitating ferry services connecting Safaga and NEOM ports to support transport of Hajj workers between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi GACA highlights handling of 12.1m passengers during crisis period
Sat, 16 May 2026
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector handled more than 12.1 million passengers between February 18 (Ramadan 1) and March 28 (Shawwal 9), maintaining strong operational performance during a recent regional crisis, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.
Saudi Cluster 2 Airports advance in carbon accreditation
Thu, 14 May 2026
Several airports within Saudi Arabia’s Cluster 2 Airports have earned Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI), demonstrating their growing commitment to environmental sustainability at different stages of progress.
Dream of the Desert opens Riyadh HQ, appoints GM
Thu, 14 May 2026
Arsenale Group’s Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train, opened its Riyadh headquarters and appointed Raffaele Breschi as General Manager and CEO of Arsenale International, marking a key development milestone.
Saudi ministry issues global alert against fake Hajj permits
Tue, 12 May 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a global awareness campaign warning pilgrims against falling victim to fraudulent advertisements and "fake" Hajj permits.
Visa-free travel takes effect between Saudi Arabia, Russia
Mon, 11 May 2026
Building on the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, the mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries entered into force on May 11, reflecting their shared commitment to advancing tourism and cultural exchange.
Saudi entertainment sector surpasses 320m visitors
Sun, 10 May 2026
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector has recorded one of the region’s fastest growth rates in less than a decade, surpassing 320 million visitors through more than 60 entertainment seasons and programmes.
Bahrain Airport Services set to launch Saudi operations
Sun, 10 May 2026
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced plans to launch operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a strategic move that reflects the company’s drive to expand beyond Bahrain and solidify its position as a leading regional aviation services provider.
Key entertainment destination Al-Khobar Terrace opens
Wed, 06 May 2026
Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Municipality has inaugurated Al-Khobar Terrace, a landmark waterfront development project, which aims to enhance Al-Khobar’s position as a leading tourism and entertainment destination.