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Delta Air Lines has entered a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air to operate flights between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s new full-service global carrier. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund supports the airline, set to start passenger flights in 2025. The two carriers signed the agreement on July 9, in […]
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Riyadh is ready to develop tremendously within the next decade. The Savills Resilient Cities: Growth Hubs Index notes Riyadh will be among the world’s top 15 fastest-growing cities by 2033. The report looks at an economy’s future strength and growth, increase in personal wealth, population and migration growth, and population. Riyadh has experienced a 26 […]
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Saudi Arabia has announced the first day of Muharram 1446. The kingdom’s Supreme Court proclaimed July 7th, Sunday as the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Authorities had no sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of July 5th, Friday. The declaration marks July 7th as an official holiday for both public and private […]
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Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a select group of distinguished individuals. A Royal Decree was issued to make certain medical doctors, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, scientists, and distinguished talents Saudi citizens. These people were identified because of their one-of-a-kind “competencies in religious, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technological fields.” Moreover, these professionals honored with Saudi […]
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It’s now easier for Pakistani travelers to acquire a Saudi tourist visa. As of July 3, Saudi authorities have relaxed its rules and conditions for Pakistani visitors. The Saudi government is now accepting bank statements with a minimum monthly credit of USD 750 (PKR 208,123). This move is in line with Saudi Arabia’s aim of […]
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Saudi Arabia has experienced a significant increase in tourist spending in the first quarter of 2024. Inbound visitor spending went up by 22.9 percent to SAR 45 billion (USD 12 billion). This was according to a media release by the Saudi Press Agency. This increase refers to the spending of foreign tourists visiting the country. […]
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The entire family is in for a treat with the Warner Brothers Discovery attraction at Jeddah Season 2024. The event includes colorful and well-loved characters under Warner Brothers. These include DC superheroes, Harry Potter, and Looney Tunes icons. The attraction is divided into different subzones. These are the Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Justice […]
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Chinese tourists can start to enjoy enhanced travel benefits when they travel to Saudi Arabia. Beginning in July 2024, travelers from China get access to streamlined visa processes, affordable tickets, 130 percent more daily flights between China and Saudi Arabia, Mandarin signages at airports, Mandarin information available on www.visitsaudi.cn, as well as Mandarin-speaking tourist guides […]
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The 2024 installment of Jeddah Season will featuring Oscar-Claude Monet’s famous artworks. The “Imagine Monet” exhibition, a first for Jeddah, promises to be the biggest immersive expeirence for visitors. Modern technology enhanced over 200 of Monet’s paintings, creating a visual feast. These artworks are displayed as 360-degree projections on the floor and walls. The exhibition […]
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Flynas’ airline cabin crew members have started training in sign language, a first for Saudi Arabia. Flynas, known for offering free Saudi transit visas, partnered with the Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment for the training program. The program trains cabin crew members to communicate with passengers with hearing impairments. It covers welcoming passengers, explaining boarding […]