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AlUla Moments signs three-year sponsorship agreement with SAUDIA as AlUla Skies’ designated Presenting Partner
Following the end of a successful first edition of AlUla Skies AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 16 March, 2022: AlUla Moments signed a sponsorship agreement with SAUDIA to present AlUla Skies festival across the coming 3 years. The agreement was made following the success of the first edition of AlUla Skies presented by SAUDIA. Running from the […]
10 day Five Senses Sanctuary to headline AlUla Wellness festival
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 14 March 2022: AlUla Moments launches a new ten-day Five Senses Sanctuary as part of AlUla Wellness Festival. From 18th – 27th March, located on one of AlUla’s summer farms, the immersive event will include over 300 activities, such as yoga classes from world-renowned yoga professionals, wellness talks, workshops, music, and massage […]
Symphony under the Stars: a dreamy music event in the ancient desert of AlUla
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 8 March 2022: AlUla Moments presents Symphony under the Stars, a spine-tingling musical performance set under millions of twinkling stars in the majestic Arch Rock area of Madakheel. The nature reserve in the vast ancient AlUla desert is a focal point for nature and adventure lovers and photographers from all […]
Emirates Flight Training Academy graduates its first international cadet #IWD2022
Young Bahraini aviator’s inspirational journey highlights the importance of female role models in aviation Dubai, UAE, 8 March 2022: The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation, and highlights the importance of female role models. Bayan’s inspirational journey as a cadet […]
ATHR Gallery AlUla opens in AlJadidah
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – March 7, 2022: ATHR; the gallery that has celebrated Saudi artists since its inception in Jeddah in 2009 has opened its second gallery today in AlUla. ATHR Gallery AlUla is located in the ancient desert city’s new arts and culture precinct, AlJadidah, in a dedicated exhibition space of 150m2 […]
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flydubai touches down in AlUla
flydubai has inaugurated its new service to AlUla, becoming the first national carrier of the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai flydubai’s network in Saudi Arabia has now grown to six destinations Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 03 March 2022: flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, celebrated its inaugural service to AlUla on 02 March, becoming the first […]
Leading Hospitality Experts to Discuss Challenges and Solutions for Protecting and Growing the Hotel Business During Live Webinar
The hotel business has been the hardest hit by COVID-19. This not only resulted in massive financial losses and social upheaval but has led to unprecedented changes in the industry. EVOPS Hotel Development Consultancy, in association with The House of ARY, BEE Global, Sabre and TTN, will host a special webinar on Monday, February 28, 2022, […]
International superstar Lionel Richie returns to AlUla for a special return appearance at Maraya
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 18 February 2022: Maraya, set in the picturesque location of the Ashar Valley in AlUla, will once again host American superstar Lionel Richie on 18th March 2022. The event comes as part of the AlUla Moments calendar to present world heritage, cultural, and artistic events, and to highlight AlUla as an incubator of human […]
AlJadidah, AlUla opens the door to the new Saudi
The precinct offers artists, locals and visitors easy access to a vibrant arts and lifestyle hub The Performing Arts Festival starts today taking over AlJadidah for 10 days of exciting performances AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 14 February 2022: AlJadidah, adjacent to the recently re-invigorated AlUla Old Town, has been transformed into a pedestrian-only art, […]
Huawei and SAUDIA Airlines sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host SAUDIA’s app on AppGallery
The strategic agreement makes SAUDIA Airlines a key collaborator in Huawei’s ecosystem Riyadh, KSA, February 13, 2022: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAUDIA Airlines for an extensive partnership that includes adding the SAUDIA app to AppGallery; Huawei’s official distribution platform and one of the top three app […]
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Comedian Russell Peters to play Maraya
13 February, AlUla, Saudia Arabia – Comedy’s global rock star Russell Peters is coming to the award-winning Maraya on 18th February 2022. The stand-up show forms part of the AlUla Arts festival under the events umbrella of AlUla Moments. From Los Angeles to the ancient desert city of AlUla in North West Arabia, tickets will undoubtedly […]
The ultimate relaxation and wellbeing experience at the heart of Riyadh
Shaza Riyadh launches a new ladies Spa providing an exclusive journey to rejuvenate the body and relax the mind Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences, the contemporary luxury hotel residence in the heart of the Saudi capital, announced the launch of a new wellness concept providing the ultimate relaxation and wellbeing experience for ladies at the heart of Riyadh. […]
Priority Pass Adds 183 New Lounges and Experiences Globally, Including in the Middle East
Leading airport lounge and experiences programme adds 134 new premium lounges and 49 new experiences to network in 2021 Reveals it has at least one experience covering 95% of all international flights, from the 100 busiest airports globally Priority Pass drives premium travel experiences by giving Members access to even more dining, sleep and spa […]
AlUla Moments to introduce the new immersive Agricultural and Mud Renovation Experiences.
“The new activities will run till mid-March during AlUla Moments and involves both wellness and cultural experiences” AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 1 February 2022: AlUla Moments has become synonymous with authentic and engaging cultural and entertainment experiences, and visitors have responded in the droves, securing their tickets to immersive themselves in AlUla’s history, […]
Global experts gathered at Expo 2020 Dubai to discuss the future of travel and urban landscapes as part of SingapoReimagine Global Conversations series
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 31, 2022 – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has concluded a successful forum on the future of travel and tourism, including the importance of sustainability in attracting the next generation traveller. Organised in partnership with Intelligence Squared, the forum is part of STB’s SingapoReimagine[1] Global Conversations series. The session last Saturday (22 […]
Passenger Demand Recovery Continued in 2021 but Omicron Having Impact
25 January 2022 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 58.4% compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8% versus 2019. Because comparisons between 2021 […]
Direct flight from Paris to the historic oasis of AlUla (Saudi Arabia) French visitors among the first to experience Saudi’s nature and culture heritage
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), SAUDIA Airlines and the French Agency for the development of AlUla (AFALULA) announce the opening of a direct flight from Paris to AlUla (Saudi Arabia). 25 January 2022 This new air route provides a unique opportunity for French travellers and travellers from neighbouring countries to be among the first […]
Accelerate Easing of Travel Restrictions
25 January 2022 (Geneva) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to accelerate relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage. IATA called for: Removing all travel barriers (including quarantine and testing) for those fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine. Enabling quarantine-free travel for non-vaccinated travelers with a […]
Andrea Bocelli to return to AlUla
The World’s most beloved tenor to perform at Maraya on January 21st as part of Winter at Tantora Fans from around the world can watch the concert live and free on AlUla Moments and MBC1 YouTube Channels AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 January 2022: Andrea Bocelli, the world’s most celebrated tenor, will be back […]
Plan, Search and Book Your Umrah Travel Online with Zamzam.Com
Holy travelers and pilgrims can now book via Zamzam.com, the first online travel agent offering specialized end to end religious tourism services for agents and individuals worldwide Riyadh, KSA, 18 January 2022: Travel agents and pilgrims worldwide are now able to plan and organize religious travels with Zamzam.com. A joint venture with TBO.com, the world’s leading […]
Priority Pass Announces Global Partnership with CarTrawler to Drive Frictionless Travel Experiences
travel experience Partnership gives Priority Pass Members access to CarTrawler’s network of over 2,200 car rental and mobility providers from 56,000 locations worldwide All Priority Pass Members can now book car rental and airport transfer via the Priority Pass app Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th January 2022 – Today, Collinson’s Priority Pass has launched a global partnership with CarTrawler […]
Inaugural Edition of Saudi Design Festival 2022 unveils 21 days of design
January 10-29, 2022, Saudi Design Festival transforms Diriyah’s Jax District into a community-built Design District. Tickets to the 21-day festival on sale now for festival, with new community events, masterclasses, and workshops being unveiled every week. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 13, 2022: The Saudi Design Festival (SDF) announces a series of exciting events planned for the […]