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Riyadh Air Launches First London Flight as Saudi Arabia’s New Airline Takes Off

Riyadh Air has operated its inaugural flight between Riyadh and London Heathrow using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The airline’s CEO, Tony...

Saudi football club privatization
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Saudi Arabia Puts 5 Football Clubs Up for Sale as Investor Interest Surges

Saudi Arabia has opened investment opportunities in five football clubs, including Al-Riyadh and Al-Fateh, under its Sports Clubs Investment and Privatisation Project. The...

Saudia fleet expansion 2026
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Saudia to Receive 12 New Aircraft in 2026 as Saudi Aviation Growth Accelerates

Saudia will receive 12 new aircraft during 2026 as part of its fleet expansion strategy. The move will help the airline increase passenger...

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Saudi Arabia Launches AI Robot To Help Hajj & Umrah Pilgrims At Holy Mosques

Every year, millions of pilgrims land in Saudi Arabia carrying the same goal — completing a spiritual journey they may have waited years...

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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Blocks Visit Visa Holders Without Permit

The atmosphere across Saudi Arabia is beginning to shift as the Hajj season officially kicks off. Airports are busier, hotels are filling up,...

Riyadh schools remote learning
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Riyadh Schools Go Online After Weather Alert on April 15

Midweek routines looked a little different in Riyadh on April 15. Instead of school runs and early morning traffic, students logged in from...

Saudi Arabia Umrah visa suspension 2026 rules and Makkah entry restrictions
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Saudi Arabia Halts Umrah Visas Before Hajj 2026: Key Rules Explained

In a major update ahead of Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary halt on Umrah visas and strict entry restrictions to...

Jabal Abu Sadi Makkah
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Jabal Abu Sadi in Makkah Is Quietly Becoming Saudi Arabia’s Next Big Nature Escape

Something is striking about seeing Jabal Abu Sadi up close. It’s not polished or designed for visitors—and that’s exactly the appeal. The mountain’s...

Eid Al Fitr 2026 moon sighting
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Eid Al Fitr: Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims to Look for Crescent on March 18

The final days of Ramadan always feel a little different in Dubai. The roads stay busy well past midnight, supermarkets are packed with...

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Saudi Arabia Opens Hajj 2026 Registration for Domestic Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has officially opened Hajj 2026 registration for domestic pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that Saudi citizens and expatriates...