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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

U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia Warns Americans of Potential Airport Attacks and Travel Disruptions RIYADH, October 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia warned American citizens on Tuesday of potential attacks on airports, flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, urging extreme caution when using airports in Saudi Arabia. In its October 13 security alert, U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia said the General Authority of Civil Aviation had extende

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Urges Saudis Affected by Riyadh Flight Disruptions to Contact Saudi Missions Abroad RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Saudi citizens abroad whose journeys were affected by the suspension or delay of flights to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to contact Saudi Arabia’s missions in the countries where they are staying, SPA reported on Saturday. The appeal includes citizens unable to rea

King Khalid International Airport Operations Suspended After Attack, General Authority of Civil Aviation Says RIYADH, October 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Operations at King Khalid International Airport have been temporarily suspended following an attack on Saturday afternoon, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement carried by SPA. The attack injured several people, with the number of injured still being established, according to the General Authority

A Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft operated by Air France, takes off from Charles de Gaulle airport, in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, France, March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier RIYADH, March 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Air France said on Monday it had extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dubai until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline said the decision was due to the security situation at the destinations

Livery of British Airways passenger planes are seen at Heathrow Airport in west London, Britain, January 28, 2025. REUTERS LONDON, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – British Airways said on Monday it would extend temporary reductions to its flight schedules across the Middle East as regional tensions and airspace instability continue to disrupt aviation operations. The airline said last week it had cancelled all flights to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and T

Beijing, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air China, China Southern Airlines and other Chinese carriers are resuming direct flights to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Air China resumed a direct flight from Beijing to Riyadh on Thursday, according to Chinese state media. China is also helping citizens evacuate from the region and said a plane carrying 300 passengers arrived from Dubai on Wednesday. China’s foreign ministry warned the situation in t

Abu Dhabi, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways expects to resume a limited commercial flight schedule on Friday, after widespread cancellations across the Middle East left passengers stranded as fighting escalated in the region. Customers with previous bookings will be accommodated on flights from Abu Dhabi to a number of key destinations, the airline said. Destinations listed include Cairo, London, Paris, New York, Rome, Moscow, Madrid and Seoul, alon

Doha, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar Airways said on Thursday it will start operating a limited number of “relief flights” as the war in the Middle East continues. In a post on X, the airline said the flights will include departures from Muscat to Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Madrid and Rome. It said another route will operate from Riyadh to Frankfurt. The flights will “support passengers who are stranded due to the current situation across the r

Abu Dhabi, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways said all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 6 a.m. UAE time on Friday, March 6. The airline said a limited number of repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights are operating in coordination with UAE authorities and subject to strict operational and safety approvals. Etihad said select services are available for sale on its website for travel on March 4 and 5 where

Doha, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar Airways said it has extended flight suspensions as airspace above Qatar remains closed amid ongoing regional conflict. The airline said scheduled flight operations will remain suspended until at least Friday, March 6, while authorities continue to assess the situation. Qatar Airways said passengers holding tickets for travel between February 28 and March 10, 2026 are eligible for free date changes or refunds. “Qatar Air

Dubai, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates said it has extended flight suspensions in and out of Dubai until at least 11.59 p.m. on March 7. Flights have been disrupted across the United Arab Emirates following regional airspace restrictions, leaving thousands of travellers stranded or facing delays, according to the information provided. Authorities and aviation experts have advised passengers to rely on airline updates, avoid travelling to airports without

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said it has opened safe air corridors with neighboring countries to facilitate the return of its citizens and help visitors leave the country. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri told reporters on Tuesday the UAE can operate 48 emergency flights per hour, with the number rising gradually based on safety assessments. Al Marri said more than 17,000 passengers have been flown out on

The logo of Air France-KLM Group is seen during the Air France-KLM Group's Annual Results 2025 press conference in Paris, France, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air France-KLM cancelled flights to and from the Middle East overnight, citing security risks linked to the ongoing conflict. The Franco-Dutch group said passenger and crew safety was its priority and that it will assess the situation before resuming s