Riyadh Air signs off on major ground handling deal and electric coaches
In a significant milestone, Riyadh Air has awarded a SR1.5 billion (US$400 million) contract to Saudi Ground Services Co. for ground handling services at King...
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Saudi Arabia plans for 15 million pilgrims by 2025
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Saudi Arabia is planning to welcome 15 million Muslims to perform Umrah by 2025. Umrah is the minor Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city...
$60m prize draws gamers to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s capital is currently hosting a major sporting event that’s giving the tourism industry a bit of a boost. And you’ll never guess which...
Grüezi! flydubai touches down in Basel, Switzerland
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flydubai has become the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Switzerland’s art capital and cruise hub, Basel. With the carrier’s four-weekly service to...
LOOP CEE to debut in the Middle East this September
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The Middle East is about to up its luxury travel game as DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral present LOOP CEE, the prestigous luxury travel fair....
DXB sets record with 44.9 million guests in first half of 2024
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Dubai International (DXB) has recorded a whopping 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year, marking an 8% YoY increase. Meanwhile, with...
Egypt’s ‘private’ plan to meet 30 million visitors by 2028
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Egypt is adopting the practise of delegation by outsourcing the management and operations of its airports to the private sector. The move was made as...
The Middle East countries smashing tourism records in H1 2024
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Step aside Europe, America and Asia, the Middle East is quickly becoming one of the hottest regions in the world! And what’s not to love!...
All aboard! New highspeed rail link planned for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
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The pens are out and the creatives are coming together to design the first rail link between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. No, you’re not seeing...
Saudi’s 15 stadiums to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup revealed
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It has been revealed that Saudi’s plans for the 2034 World Cup will take place in five cities and involve 15 very futuristic looking stadiums....