Esports World Cup ticket holders won’t just enjoy watching the annual e-tournament, but will also receive travel document privileges. According to a media release by the Saudi Press Agency, Esports World Cup spectators will be issued Saudi electronic visas, in a move to streamline access to the event. To obtain the visa, they must apply […]

Saudia Airlines, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named the World’s Most Improved Airline at the 2024 Skytrax Awards. The airline also won the award for Best Economy Class Airline Catering. Skytrax is an international air transport rating organization based in London, United Kingdom. It is the entity responsible for organizing the prestigious Skytrax […]

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport is set to be the world’s largest airport by 2030. According to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a sovereign wealth fund in Saudi Arabia, the airport covers an area of approximately 57 square kilometers (22 square miles or 5,700 hectares). PIF described the airport as an “aerotropolis created around […]

Saudi authorities are calling out certain travel agencies for reportedly misleading visa holders to perform Hajj illegally. According to Col. Talal Al-Shalhoub, the Security Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, travel agencies issued visit visas that could not be used for Hajj. In addition, these companies further encouraged the visit visa holders to stay in […]

Saudi Arabia has been granted the Approved Destination Status (ADS) by China, effective July 1st. The development is in line with Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the second China Roadshow and the ITB China in Shanghai. The move is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s resolve to become an economic and strategic partner of China, as the […]

An exciting time awaits Saudi citizens, residents, and active Saudi tourist visa holders with the soon-to-be-launched Jeddah Season 2024. Under the theme of “Once Again”, the event makes a historic comeback on June 27th after a two-year hiatus. The opening ceremony will take place on June 27th, Thursday, 9:30 p.m., at the Art Promenade area […]

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has prepped the technical infrastructure to make Umrah entry procedures easier for pilgrims. The development takes place following the conclusion of the 2024 Hajj season and in time for the new Umrah season. With the improvement of Umrah entry procedures, SDAIA hopes to create a smooth and […]

The world’s first licensed autonomous air taxi has made its flight debut in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. On June 12, EH216-S, the air taxi model manufactured by air mobility company EHang Holdings, took flight, transporting two passengers. The EH216-S is a pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with special approval from […]