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Honda Racing Saudi Arabia Secures Podium Finishes in Championship Opening Rounds
Honda Racing Saudi Arabia secured multiple second-place finishes during the opening rounds of the 2026 championship in Taif.
Ezdehar Allaf Appointed as First Female Managing Director in Tawafa Sector
Ezdehar bint Ahmed Khalil Allaf has been appointed as the Managing Director of Ashraqat, becoming the first Saudi woman to hold this leadership role in the Tawafa sector.
EXEED Riyadh Fan Zone Launches at Laysen Valley
Arabian Heritage Motors has launched the EXEED Riyadh Fan Zone at Laysen Valley, welcoming nearly 500 guests to a premium football viewing experience.
Survey Shows 86% of Saudi AI Travel Users Concerned About Data Security
A new survey reveals that 86% of Saudi AI travel users worry about data security, highlighting privacy concerns as digital travel planning tools grow in popularity.
Dream of the Desert Establishes Riyadh Headquarters and Appoints General Manager
Dream of the Desert has opened its permanent Riyadh headquarters and appointed Raffaele Breschi as General Manager, marking its transition into the delivery phase.
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SAL SF Airlines Agreement Signed for Saudi Cargo Services
SAL Logistics Services has signed a strategic agreement with China’s SF Airlines to provide integrated ground handling and air cargo services in Saudi Arabia.
SAL and flyadeal Sign MoU for National Talent Training Programs
SAL Logistics Services and flyadeal signed an MoU to develop national talent through specialized training programs via SAL Academy, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.
AI Travel Planning Risks in KSA
A new Kaspersky survey reveals that 75% of Saudi travelers using AI tools for trip planning have data security concerns, despite appreciating the time-saving benefits.
Saudi Cabinet Approves Unified Visa Platform for Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Saudi Cabinet has approved 12 new decisions, including the establishment of a unified visa platform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to improve digital services.
Pakistan Airports Authority Partners with WALEE Al-Nazawy to Launch Premium Airport Service
The Pakistan Airports Authority has partnered with WALEE Al-Nazawy to launch Khushaamdeed, the country’s first premium airport Meet & Assist service.
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Saudia secured three awards at the Cannes Lions 2026 for its Let It Fly campaign and Coolest Ihram innovation.
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Skyscanner has introduced several experimental AI-powered features, including a road trip planner and expanded accommodation listings, to simplify summer travel planning.
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Checkout.com has partnered with Agoda to support digital payment processing across more than six million properties globally.
NSG and Saudia Launch In-Flight Connectivity on A321XLR
Neo Space Group and Saudia have activated the NSG Skywaves in-flight connectivity service on the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
Dhofar Khareef 2026 Tourism Season Commences in Oman
The Dhofar Khareef 2026 tourism season has officially started in Oman, offering visitors a cool summer escape with temperatures between 20°C and 27°C.
Red Sea Vocational Training Program Graduates Fourth Cohort
Red Sea Global celebrated the graduation of 386 students from its vocational training program to support Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
AI-Assisted Attack Exposes Millions of Hotel Records
A security investigation has revealed how a Russian hacker used AI tools to breach multiple hotel booking platforms, exposing millions of guest records.
SAL Ground Handling Division Signs Strategic Agreement with Singapore Airlines
SAL Ground Handling has signed a strategic agreement with Singapore Airlines to manage cargo services at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Atheel KAFD Hotel to Open with Majority-Saudi Leadership Team
The Atheel KAFD Hotel in Riyadh is preparing for its launch with a leadership team comprised of 63 percent Saudi nationals.
Hajj Data Center Completes 100% Cloud Migration
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed the 100% migration of its data center to a cloud-based infrastructure to support over 20 million pilgrims.
Grow Tourism Incubator Completes First Cohort with 30 Startups
The Tourism Development Fund completed the first edition of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship, workshops, and international training.
Tourism Growth Incubator Concludes First Cohort Supporting 30 Startups
The Tourism Development Fund has concluded the first cohort of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship and international training.