Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Travel
Air France to go ahead with 2016 job cuts
Air France will go ahead as planned and cut almost 1,000 jobs in 2016 under the first part of a restructuring plan that triggered violent protests, the chief executive of Air France-KLM said. The remaining cuts planned for 2017 can
Pakistani entrepreneurs launch ‘Uber for rickshaws’
A group of young Pakistani entrepreneurs have launched an Uber-like rickshaw app service that is quickly growing popular with commuters struggling to find transport in the teeming eastern city of Lahore. Taxis and private cars are expensive to rent in
London taxi drivers unhappy at Uber ruling
England’s High Court has ruled that the ride-sharing smartphone app Uber does not infringe a law on the use of taximeters to calculate fares. Uber had argued that its app, which calculates the fare based on GPS technology, was not
Tourism licenses now processed online
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has launched a portal to empower investors by allowing them to process all issues related to the licensing of travel and tourism activities online, in addition to offering other hassle-free electronic
UNWTO praises ‘amazing’ tourism development
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has praised the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) for its development projects across the country. Omar Valdez, executive head of the UNWTO’s Themis Foundation, said that his organization was also working closely
KFIA bags two international prizes this year
The King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) recently received a prize as part of the Aviation Achievement Awards (AAA) for the rapid development of the civil aviation industry. It also received the International Certificate of Quality in the services provided by
American Airlines reveals identity of pilot who died on flight
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said in a letter to employees on Monday night that Captain Michael Johnston was piloting Flight 550 from Phoenix to Boston early Monday morning when he fell ill. Johnston fell ill and died on the
Makkah-Jeddah train every 10 minutes
There would be trains between Makkah and Jeddah every 10 minutes once the Al-Haramain high-speed railway project is completed. Trains between Makkah and Madinah would be available every 30 minutes, an official working on the project was quoted as saying
Jeddah airport bids to ease congestion
The situation at the South Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah was returning to normal Wednesday after a fight between a passenger and an airline employee brought operations to a halt for a short time, with security
Committee to look into Mashaer train problems
Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Development Dr. Hisham Al-Faleh said a committee is to be formed to investigate and study the reasons behind the delay of the Mashaer train during this past Haj season. He also said a new transport
Expert suggests ways to boost local tourism
Secretary General of Arab Tourism Experts Association Khalid Rashid has defended Saudi citizens for spending holidays abroad instead of in the Kingdom. “It’s unfortunate that we question Saudi citizens’ preference to spend holidays overseas instead of in the Kingdom,” he
Tourism sector sets hopes on post-Ramadan period
Tourism representatives expect a rush in the sector after the Ramadan period in July, mainly in the domestic market as well as the Middle Eastern markets. “Many Turkish people have set their holiday season in the post-Ramadan period in July
Jeddah awaits 15,000 pilgrim over next few months
King Abdulaziz International Airport has predicted the arrival and departure of 15,000 flights carrying pilgrims over the next few months. The airport’s Hajj and Umrah Director Khalid Al-Harby said on Tuesday all flights with pilgrims will be directed to the
Smart taxis in all cities in 45 days
Under new laws for public taxis that come into effect in 45 days, commuters in the Kingdom will no longer hail cabs on the streets. Taxis will be provided with the most advanced communication technology, so passengers can call a
Tourism island among new projects unveiled in Yanbu
Twenty-seven major investment projects in the industrial city of Yanbu were unveiled during an investment forum opened by Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Prince Mansour bin Miteb on Wednesday. Projects include a tourism island, four hotels, an international specialist hospital,
SCTA to register 10 sites for UNESCO World Heritage list
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), announced this week the Council of Ministers’ approval for the registration of another 10 Saudi heritage sites in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in
Mega projects set to turn Taif into top destination
Taif Mayor Muhammad Al-Mokhrej said that a number of large projects are under way which will transform Taif into a top tourist destination. He said the strategic plan for the city includes the development of large multi-stage projects that will
Asir flying school to boost tourism
Two sports aviation professionals in Asir have launched an initiative to provide opportunities to more than 10,000 people annually to learn how to fly. Capt. Abdulbari Al-Abdullah Asiri and Capt. Musfir Al-Sariee have started the “Sport Aviation School” in Asir
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