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Saudia adds Eid Al-Fitr flights linking Riyadh, Jeddah and Red Sea destination
Jeddah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Airlines has added 20 flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Red Sea destination during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Red Sea Destination, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The additional flights bring the total number of services on the route in both directions to 44. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at promoting tourism destinations in the Ki
Mar 131 min read


King Abdulaziz Road Reflects Jeddah’s Architectural Heritage and Urban Transformation
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — King Abdulaziz Road remains one of the most prominent architectural and cultural landmarks in Jeddah, reflecting the city’s historic evolution and long-standing connection to maritime trade. Located in the heart of historic Jeddah, the road has for decades served as a major commercial and social artery linking traditional markets with the seaport. Historic buildings line both sides of the street, showcasing the distinc
Mar 111 min read


Qatar Airways Announces Limited Flight Schedule After Disruptions
Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar Airways announced a limited flight schedule in the coming days after receiving temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, aiming to support passengers affected by recent travel disruptions. Flights departing from Doha on March 12 are scheduled to include Cairo, Casablanca, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, New York, Frankfurt, Madrid, London, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Islamabad, Colombo, Jakarta and Manila
Mar 111 min read


Emirates Operates Reduced Flight Schedule Following Partial Reopening of Regional Airspace
Riyadh, March 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule after the partial reopening of regional airspace, with the Dubai-based airline publishing a list of routes currently operating from Dubai. The carrier advised passengers to check their flight status before traveling and confirmed that transit passengers will only be accepted if their connecting flights are operating. The airline said it continues to monitor the situation and will ad
Mar 81 min read


Emirates moves toward restoring full network as regional airspace reopens
WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Emirates expects to restore its full flight network within days, subject to airspace availability and operational requirements, the airline said on Friday. Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, the carrier is operating a reduced schedule while gradually restoring services across its global network. About 30,000 passengers departed Dubai on Emirates flights on Thursday. By March 7, the airline plans to op
Mar 61 min read


Chinese airlines resume direct flights to Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE
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
Mar 61 min read


Etihad expects to resume limited commercial flights on Friday
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
Mar 61 min read


Qatar Airways to operate limited relief flights as regional conflict continues
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
Mar 51 min read


Qatar Airways extends flight suspensions as Qatari airspace remains closed
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
Mar 41 min read


Emirates extends Dubai flight suspensions until late March 7
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
Mar 41 min read


Air France-KLM cancels Middle East flights citing security risks
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
Mar 31 min read


Etihad operates evacuation departures from Abu Dhabi as wider flight disruptions persist
Abu Dhabi, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least 15 Etihad flights departed Abu Dhabi on Monday to help evacuate passengers stranded at the airport. The flights operated to destinations including Islamabad, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Cairo and London. Regular commercial flights remained cancelled. Emirates planned to operate limited flights from Monday evening, but it was not immediately clear whether services had resumed.
Mar 21 min read


Emirates and Etihad restart limited flights after war-related halt
Dubai, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad restarted limited flights on Monday after halting operations due to the ongoing war. The airlines, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, resumed services on Monday afternoon, with flight-tracking data showing Etihad flights moving first. Dubai’s government announced a limited resumption of operations and advised passengers to go to the airport only if contacted directly.
Mar 21 min read


UAE aviation authority starts exceptional flight operations for stranded passengers
Abu Dhabi, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority announced the start of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports on Monday to allow stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with schedules to be communicated by airlines. The authority urged passengers whose flights have been impacted not to travel to airports until airline notifications confirm flight timings and detai
Mar 21 min read


United States Iran conflict disrupts thousands of flights as Middle East hubs shut
Dubai, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major Middle Eastern airports, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub, closed in one of the sharpest aviation shocks in recent years. Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, were shut or operating under severe restrictions as much of the region’s airspace remained clo
Mar 12 min read


Dubai suspends all flight operations at DXB and DWC until further notice
Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Airports said all flights in and out of Dubai’s two main airports have been suspended until further notice. All flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice, Dubai Airports said in a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office. Passengers were advised not to travel to the airport and to contact airlines directly for the la
Feb 281 min read


Airlines suspend flights across Middle East amid regional security developments
Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Several airlines have suspended flights across the region, including services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman, as disruptions spread following regional security developments. Lufthansa is suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Oman until March 7, and is also suspending flights to and from Dubai on Saturday and Sunday. KLM cancelled its Amsterdam–Tel Aviv flight scheduled for Saturday. Air Fr
Feb 281 min read


Tourism minister Al-Khateeb inaugurates Rixos Murjana Resort at KAEC
SPA Riyadh, February 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb inaugurated the Rixos Murjana Resort at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), a project enabled by the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) in partnership with Emaar, the Economic City (EEC) and FTG Development Co. The Tourism Development Fund supported the project in its capacity as an investor and financier, while EEC, the master developer of KAEC, participated as an inv
Feb 161 min read


Red Sea Global unveils Adrena adventure zone at The Red Sea, opening March 1
SPA Riyadh, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Red Sea Global, the developer of regenerative tourism destinations, unveiled “Adrena” on Sunday, a contemporary adventure and leisure zone scheduled to open to the public on March 1, following an invitation-only soft launch beginning February 15. Adrena is located a short drive from Shura Island and is designed to serve visitors to The Red Sea destination as well as guests from outside the destination. The zone offe
Feb 152 min read


The Red Sea becomes first destination accredited by Forbes Travel Guide
SPA Riyadh, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Red Sea has become the first destination in the world to receive comprehensive accreditation from Forbes Travel Guide, Red Sea Global announced Friday. The accreditation follows a year of evaluations in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide and covers the entire guest journey, including reservations, land, marine, and air transport, and on-site experiences. Red Sea Global implemented 182 service standards organ
Feb 141 min read
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