The King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah served around 28.55 million passengers on 169,900 flights from the beginning of the year through the end of July, while handling 33.6 million bags.
Saudi Arabia's Insurance Authority and General Directorate of Civil Defense have launched a third-party cooperative insurance policy covering crowded venues and high-risk activities, as the kingdom moves to strengthen protection for visitors and businesses.
Arabian Drilling, Saudi Arabia’s largest drilling contractor by fleet size, said it has received notice to resume operations for its remaining suspended offshore rigs. The company expects the restart to reflect a recovery in offshore market activity and lift utilisation across its offshore fleet to 100 per cent by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations governing accommodation facilities serving Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 1448 AH Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced that more than one million discounted products are available at commercial establishments and online stores as part of the "2026 Sales" campaign.
flynas, the Saudi low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights between Jeddah and Aleppo in Syria from August 21, expanding its international network and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Syria. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route.
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.
Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform based in Bahrain, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and has appointed former Mastercard executive Maria Medvedeva as the regional managing director. In this role, she will oversee Skyro's market entry in Saudi Arabia and its broader expansion across the region.
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.
Al Rajhi Capital and LogiPoint have entered into a deal to establish a dedicated investment fund for the development of the South Jeddah Logistics and Industrial Park, a landmark mixed-use logistics and industrial project in the Saudi port city, at a total investment of SAR5 billion ($1.3 billion).
