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Uber Named Official Ride-Hailing Partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia in Qiddiya City
Uber has been named the official exclusive ride-hailing partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, providing dedicated visitor pickup locations.
Webook.com Launches Tour Package Visa Integration for Seven Countries
Webook.com has launched the tour package visa service for travelers from seven countries, bundling flights, hotels, and entry permits in one booking.
Saudi Passports Directorate Showcases Contactless E-Gate at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports presented a touchless e-gate at LEAP 2026, enabling palm-scan border clearance without physical documents.
Almosafer Selects RISE with SAP on AWS Cloud for Digital Expansion
Almosafer announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning systems to RISE with SAP on AWS to support operational scale and tourism growth.
Qatar Airways Resumes Services to Four Saudi Destinations for Winter Season
Qatar Airways is resuming services to Qassim, Taif, Yanbu, and Tabuk, bringing total operations to over 155 weekly flights to Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Communications Minister Details 99% Coverage and 2028 Network Targets
Communications Minister Al-Swaha reported 99% basic telecom coverage in Al-Baha and Asir, outlining 2028 expansion targets for 5G and fiber networks.
Vista Data Shows Executive Mobility Shifting Toward Shorter Lead Times in Saudi Arabia
Vista analysis shows booking lead times dropped to 7.1 days in 2026 as Saudi business leaders demand flexible flight options across global markets.
Google AI Mode Adds Travel Planning and Booking Tools
Google AI Mode has added flight price tracking across 180 countries alongside conversational hotel bookings and reward point calculations.
Visa Tests First Live International Card Transaction in Syria
Visa conducted its first live international card transaction test in Syria on August 27, 2026, collaborating with Fransabank Lebanon and Paymera.
Alshaya Group Opens First Chipotle Restaurant in Riyadh
Alshaya Group has opened the first Chipotle restaurant in Saudi Arabia at Sidra in Riyadh, expanding the brand’s GCC presence to 17 locations.
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Qatar Airways Equips 150 Widebody Aircraft With Starlink
Qatar Airways has equipped 150 widebody aircraft with Starlink, introducing the technology to its Boeing 787-9 fleet as rollouts continue through 2026.
Vietnam’s Da Nang Tops Rising Saudi Summer Destinations with 117% Flight Search Growth
Wego data reveals a 117% increase in flight searches for Vietnam’s Da Nang as Saudi travellers turn toward secondary coastal cities for summer 2026.
King Khalid International Airport Begins First Phase of Silent Airport Project in Riyadh
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has started phase one of its Silent Airport initiative at Terminal 5, shifting flight announcements to digital screens.
SNB Group Introduces World Legend Mastercard for Private Banking
SNB Group has partnered with Mastercard to launch the first World Legend Mastercard in the MENA region, offering private banking clients exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.
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Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Ford hosted the Where Beauty Tells Its Tale art exhibition in Abha, showcasing Asir artists through the Darb Al Fan Program.
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Red Sea Global has announced the opening of Rosewood AMAALA at Triple Bay, featuring 110 keys, 26 branded residences, and extensive wellness facilities.
SEVEN Tabuk Entertainment Destination Opens in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Entertainment Ventures has officially opened its second indoor entertainment destination, SEVEN Tabuk, featuring global attractions and local concepts.
Barq and Riyadh Air Partner to Develop Digital Payment Infrastructure
Barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic partnership to develop a secure and scalable digital payments platform, enhancing the airline’s financial infrastructure.
SAL Becomes First Saudi Company to Obtain IATA SeMS Certification
SAL Logistics Services has become the first Saudi company to receive the IATA SeMS Level 1 certification for cargo security.