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flydubai to Resume Flights to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius in December RIYADH, November 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai-based airline flydubai will resume direct flights to Riga, Salzburg and Vilnius in December, restoring connections to three European destinations as part of its winter flight schedule. Services between Dubai and Riga, the capital of Latvia, are scheduled to begin on December 11, while flights to Salzburg in Austria and Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, wil

Saudi Arabia, Ukraine Sign Visa Waiver Memorandum During Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris | 📷SPA PARIS, November 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia and Ukraine signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday providing for reciprocal exemptions from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports, following talks between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of a Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Paris. Sa

Saudi Arabia's Taif Highlands Offer Camping Experiences Among Ancient Juniper Trees TAIF, November 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The mountain highlands of Taif in western Saudi Arabia are attracting camping and hiking enthusiasts, with the Al-Shafa and Al-Hada areas offering overnight stays among ancient juniper trees, rocky landscapes and natural trails. The mountainous terrain, part of the Sarawat range, provides opportunities for outdoor activities including hikin

Courtesy of Aureliestory French travel creator Aurélie Bouti has reached a major social media milestone, generating more than one billion views on videos showcasing Saudi Arabia’s destinations, cultural heritage and expanding tourism landscape. French travel creator Aurélie Bouti, known online as Aureliestory, has surpassed one billion views on video content dedicated to Saudi Arabia across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, marking a significant milestone for travel content foc

Saudi Passports Directorate Offers Support for Absher Travel for Visitors Through 992 RIYADH, November 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – GCC nationals and other visitors using “Absher Travel for Visitors” to enter Saudi Arabia through land border crossings can contact the General Directorate of Passports on 992 for inquiries and assistance. The support covers users of the service arriving through any of the Kingdom’s land border crossings. The directorate said the initiative f

Saudi Foreign Ministry Announces Global Entry Availability for Saudi Citizens RIYADH, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi citizens can now apply for Global Entry, the US trusted traveler program that provides faster entry procedures for approved members, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Applicants must meet the program’s requirements and obtain the necessary approvals before using dedicated processing lanes when entering the United States. App

Riyadh Airport Sets Terminal 1 and 2 Flight Operations from October 25 RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will designate Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights operated by Saudi carriers from Sunday, October 25, according to an airport notice. The announcement, dated October 24, sets out the terminal arrangements for passengers traveling through the airport. Passengers with confirmed

A satellite image of King Khalid Airport, the day after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2026. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Monday following deadl

An aircraft of German air carrier Lufthansa takes off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lufthansa Group, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air announced flight suspensions and cancellations affecting Riyadh on Thursday as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis renewed threats against airlines after claiming an attack on the Saudi capital’s airport. Lufthansa Group’s airlines would sus

AlUla wins gold for nature-focused tourism at 2026 ICRT Awards | 📷SPA ALULA, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has won gold in the Nature Positive category at the 2026 International Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards for its approach to protecting natural ecosystems while developing tourism. More than half of AlUla’s approximately 22,561 square kilometres has been designated as nature reserves. Conservation work has included planting over 500,000 nat

Air France Extends Riyadh Flight Suspension Through September 28 PARIS, September 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Air France has extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh through September 28 as it monitors the security situation in the Middle East, Arabian Business reported. Flights to and from Dubai remain suspended through October 13. The airline plans to resume Beirut services on September 26, while its Tel Aviv flights are operating normally. Passenge

Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for Milan Flights Starting December 16 RIYADH, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Riyadh and Milan, with service due to begin on December 16, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The airline plans to operate four flights a week. Milan will be its fifth European destination and the 15th destination available for booking across its network. Riyadh Air Chief Executive Tony D

Red Sea Global Opens Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA AMAALA, Saudi Arabia, September 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Red Sea Global has opened Jayasom Wellness Resort AMAALA, the first Jayasom resort globally and the seventh hotel to begin operating at the AMAALA destination. Located at the largest cove in Triple Bay, the resort includes 153 hotel keys and 24 residences. Heah & Co. designed the property, with interiors by Studio Carter. “As we launch the first Jayasom

Saudia to Launch Seasonal Riyadh–Muscat Flights on October 27 RIYADH, September 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudia will begin seasonal flights from Riyadh to Oman’s capital, Muscat, on October 27, operating three services a week. Bookings are available through the airline’s website and smartphone applications. Saudia said the route forms part of its network expansion strategy to meet growing travel demand. The airline is also developing and modernising its fleet to add

Etihad to Launch Abu Dhabi–Red Sea Flights on October 4 | 📷SPA RIYADH, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Etihad Airways will begin scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Red Sea International Airport on October 4, with a second weekly service added later that month, Red Sea Global announced. The inaugural flight will depart from Zayed International Airport on Sunday, October 4. Flights will initially operate every Sunday, increasing to Thursdays and Sundays from O

Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi-Gothenburg Flights in December |📷WAM ABU DHABI, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on December 17, with four flights a week operating until March 21, 2027. The route will provide the first direct air connection between Gothenburg and the United Arab Emirates, with onward connections available through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub. Flights will be operated using

Riyadh Air launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Riyadh Air launched its first direct service to Kuala Lumpur, opening the Saudi carrier’s first route to Southeast Asia. The airline will operate three flights a week between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The route will provide direct travel between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia for business, tourism, trade and education.

Italy imposes one-month border checks on arrivals from Spain after Ceuta crisis ROME, July 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Italy will temporarily reinstate border checks on travellers arriving from Spain by air and sea after more than 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The suspension of passport-free Schengen travel between the two countries will remain in place for one month, Italy’s Interior Ministry said on Friday. Border police will

Britain Warns Against Non-Essential Travel to Kuwait and Bahrain LONDON, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Britain advised against all but essential travel to Kuwait and Bahrain on Thursday, citing the unpredictable security situation in the Middle East. The updated guidance follows repeated Iranian attacks against the two countries as Tehran and Washington continue to exchange strikes across the region. Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office warned of the