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AROYA Cruises has officially renamed its first cruise ship from Manara to Aroya. The development marks the Saudi start-up cruise line’s move to further define its landmark vessel with Saudi heritage and culture. The term “Aroya” is a mix of the words “Arabia” and the Arabic female name “Rouyya,” which means “dream” and “vision.” Meanwhile, […]
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Flynas has announced that it will start offering direct flights between cities in Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates. Beginning September 1, Sunday, the Saudi low-cost carrier will start operating certain routes. These include flights between Riyadh and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport, and between Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Lastly, the Flynas flights […]
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The recently concluded Jeddah Season 2024 was one for the books, attracting more than 1.7 million visitors. The annual event ran from June 27 to August 16, drawing both local and foreign tourists over 52 days. Young and old, families, couples, and more enjoyed the variety of activities and attractions offered around Jeddah. With the […]
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Flynas has marked a new milestone with the recent graduation of 170 pilots.The graduation of the Saudi carrier’s new pilots supports its plans of continuing its fleet and operations expansion. Among the pilots who graduated over the period of 18 months were 123 who took part in Flynas’ “Future Pilots” program. Also among the graduates […]
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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is committed to enhancing pilgrims’ experience with the new Direct Umrah Program. Under the program, companies can directly offer high-quality services to pilgrims without the need for any intermediaries. Through this initiative, pilgrims can better enjoy visiting historical sites relevant to Prophet Muhammad’s life, as well as other […]
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Running enthusiasts are in for a treat with the recent announcement of the first-ever Red Sea Marathon in 2025. Present at the briefing were Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation Habib bin Ali Al-Rabaan and Sports Hub managing director Badr Al-Shibani. Technical committee chairman and organizing committee Dr. Roberto Magaraggia was also present at the announcement event. […]
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The people of Saudi Arabia, particularly, residents of Riyadh, have long anticipated the completion of the Riyadh Metro network. Saudi authorities initially launched the project in 2014, with a completion date in 2019. Unfortunately, the project encountered several challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this, it has since been considerably delayed. The project costs […]
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Construction has started on the development of Riyadh’s road network. According to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). On August 15, Thursday, the commission shared details about the project, named the Riyadh Ring Road and Main Axes Development Program. “The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announces the start of implementing four projects at a […]
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Saudi Arabia is introducing a cable car system in 2025 to help pilgrims visit the Cave of Hira more easily. The cable cars will bring pilgrims toJabal Al Noor, a mountain near the sacred city of Mecca. The Cave of Hira is 634 meters high and approximately four kilometers away from the Grand Mosque in […]
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The Saudi Tourism Authority has partnered with Visa to set up the very first Tourism Data and Campaigns Management Hub. According to a press statement, their tie-up will be the first of its kind in the Middle East region. Its aim is to promote Saudi Arabia as a leading tourist destination through streamlining data management. […]