Saudi fintech firm barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop an integrated payment technology solution for the airline. Under the agreement, barq will serve as Riyadh Air’s strategic payment technology partner, supporting implementation, integration and ongoing platform development.
Saudi luxury travellers are reshaping global hospitality, with KBLT Chairman Sulaiman Al Romi urging international brands to prioritise privacy, cultural understanding, trust and discreet service over traditional displays of luxury as competition for the market intensifies.
Red Sea Global (RSG), a PIF company and regenerative tourism developer, has renewed its sponsorship of Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club for the 2026-2027 season, extending a partnership that began in 2023. Under the new agreement, AMAALA will feature on the front of Al-Ahli's first-team shirts, replacing the Red Sea Global brand as the partnership enters a new phase.
Etihad Airways has announced a new seasonal service linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, Sweden, beginning December 17, 2026. The route will operate four times weekly through March 21, 2027, providing Gothenburg with its first direct air connection to Asia.
Salalah Airport recorded a 7% rise in arriving flights during the 2026 Dhofar Khareef season, reaching 1,758 flights, while passenger arrivals climbed 8% to 154,529, Oman Airports data showed.
Virtuoso has announced a new strategic intelligence capability designed to connect data, systems and security across its global luxury travel network, turning its collective expertise and interconnected data into resources for business decision-making.
SAL Logistics Services, Saudi Arabia’s national leader in cargo handling, logistics and supply chain management, has received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) Level 1 certification.
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch three weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kochi (Cochin) in India from September 1, expanding its international network and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India.
Etihad Rail is enhancing journeys between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah with an Emirati-inspired onboard menu by Capital Catering, created by award-winning chef Maitha Warshaw under the theme “A Journey Through the Emirates.”
Data and industry collaboration are becoming increasingly important tools for airlines seeking to reduce fuel consumption as rising energy prices put further pressure on profitability, according to Stuart Fox, Director, Flight and Operations at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
