Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the launch of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, marking a milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Riyadh Air launched its first domestic route between Riyadh and Jeddah on June 15, marking a key step in expanding its Kingdom-wide network, with flight frequencies set to increase from two daily services to four from July 2.
flynas will launch direct flights between Jeddah and Rabat on July 4, becoming the first Saudi airline to operate the route and expanding air connectivity and travel options between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of Raffles Jeddah, a new luxury landmark set along Jeddah’s historic Corniche, with bookings opening on May 25, 2026.
flyadeal has announced its summer 2026 programme, introducing services to Italy and the Czech Republic for the first time and resuming flights to three seasonal destinations from July 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will launch flights to Milan and Prague as part of its expanded European network.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has allocated specialised reception lounges at Jeddah and Madinah airports for pilgrims participating in the Makkah Route Initiative for the 2026 Hajj season.
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has appointed Al Dahlawi Company for Contracting as the contractor to deliver works at Amaya, its flagship masterplan development in Jeddah.
Jeddah is witnessing a tourism surge while hosting the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026, running until April 25, with strong attendance from fans across Asia.
Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step forward on its long-planned Landbridge railway, awarding Spanish engineering firm Sener the lead design contract for the multi-billion-dollar project linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, according to published reports.
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.
