The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is partnering with Saudi Arabia for the first Olympic Esports Games in 2025. Under the Saudi National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the IOC’s agreement, Saudi Arabia will host the competition for 12 years. “We are very fortunate to be able to work with the Saudi NOC on the Olympic Esports […]

The number of passengers in Saudi Arabia’s airports reached 62 million in the first half of 2024. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) recently released statistics confirming an increase in both passenger and flight numbers. These figures indicate a significant jump for the same period in 2023. Based on GACA’s report, there were 17 […]

The Sports Boulevard Foundation’s (SBF) board of directors has approved the designs for the Global Sports Tower. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chair the SBF. The sports tower, which will rise in Riyadh, will become the world’s tallest, standing at 130 meters. It will have an internal area of 84,000 square […]

Delta Air Lines has entered a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air to operate flights between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s new full-service global carrier. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund supports the airline, set to start passenger flights in 2025. The two carriers signed the agreement on July 9, in […]

Riyadh is ready to develop tremendously within the next decade. The Savills Resilient Cities: Growth Hubs Index notes Riyadh will be among the world’s top 15 fastest-growing cities by 2033. The report looks at an economy’s future strength and growth, increase in personal wealth, population and migration growth, and population. Riyadh has experienced a 26 […]

Saudi Arabia has announced the first day of Muharram 1446. The kingdom’s Supreme Court proclaimed July 7th, Sunday as the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Authorities had no sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of July 5th, Friday. The declaration marks July 7th as an official holiday for both public and private […]

Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a select group of distinguished individuals. A Royal Decree was issued to make certain medical doctors, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, scientists, and distinguished talents Saudi citizens. These people were identified because of their one-of-a-kind “competencies in religious, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technological fields.” Moreover, these professionals honored with Saudi […]

It’s now easier for Pakistani travelers to acquire a Saudi tourist visa. As of July 3, Saudi authorities have relaxed its rules and conditions for Pakistani visitors. The Saudi government is now accepting bank statements with a minimum monthly credit of USD 750 (PKR 208,123). This move is in line with Saudi Arabia’s aim of […]