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Saudi Arabia tourism growth 2025
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Saudi Arabia Tops Global Tourism Spending Surge in Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia is making global headlines after being ranked first for growth in international tourism receipts in the first quarter of 2025. The...

Saudia has been named the most punctual airline in the world
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Saudia Named Most Punctual Airline in the World for June 2025

Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been recognised as the most punctual airline in the world for June 2025, outperforming major...

visa-free entry to Russia for Saudi citizens
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Saudi Citizens Could Soon Travel to Russia Without a Visa

Saudi citizens might soon enjoy visa-free entry to Russia, as Moscow hints at lifting current travel restrictions. The possibility came into focus after...

Umrah housing violations
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Saudi Arabia Enforces Legal Action Over Umrah Housing Violations

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun legal proceedings against several Umrah service providers after identifying serious gaps in the quality...

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Pickl takes a big bite into Saudi Arabia

UAE-grown burger brand Pickl has officially made its debut in Saudi Arabia with the launch of two outlets in Riyadh. This marks a...

Riyadh Metro Orange Line
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Riyadh Metro Expands Orange Line With Hassan bin Thabet Street Station

Saudi Arabia continues to invest in its capital’s public transport network with the launch of a brand-new metro stop—Hassan bin Thabet Street Station,...

Bayfront Al Khobar Blue Flag beach
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Bayfront Al Khobar Becomes Saudi Arabia’s First Blue Flag Beach Destination

Saudi Arabia has just made waves in the regional tourism landscape. Bayfront, the premium beachfront project along the Al Khobar Corniche, has officially...

Saudi Arabia credit card rules
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Saudi’s Updated Credit Card Rules Could Influence Banking Norms Across the Gulf

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced a new framework governing credit card transactions, fee structures, and consumer rights. The new rules, effective...

Saudi Road Code
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Saudi Arabia introduces major national Road Code reform

Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) has introduced a sweeping reform to its transport sector with the official launch of the Saudi Road...

Riyadh Air
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Riyadh Air partners with Blacklane to elevate premium travel

Riyadh Air has officially teamed up with global chauffeur service Blacklane to offer a new level of luxury and convenience to its premium...