Saudi Arabia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia partners with Vertical Aerospace to advance air mobility

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Vertical Aerospace to support the development of the Kingdom's advanced air mobility (AAM) sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days from the date of issuance, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within a year.

Miscellaneous

Saudi vows forceful response as Houthis threaten shipping blockade

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement's threat to impose a shipping blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, opening a potentially dangerous new front in the escalating US-Iran conflict.

Lifestyle

Saudis lead the world in recognising play's potential: study

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi nationals are leading the world in recognising "play" as a vital catalyst for overall human potential, powering everything from physical health and mental happiness to social connections and academic success, according to a research released by Qiddiya City. Globally, adults now spend just two hours a day on leisure and play compared to nearly seven hours on paid work.

Education, HR & Training

Saudi Arabia embeds AI literacy into national strategy to achieve economic goals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI adoption, according to a new report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia's THC orders 11 more Leonardo helicopters

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, today announced an additional order of 11 Leonardo helicopters at Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

THC orders eight Airbus H145 helicopters to expand Saudi aviation operations

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters during the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.

Finance & Capital Market IT & Telecommunications

stc pay Bahrain expands Services to Saudi nationals

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

stc pay Bahrain, a mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has expanded its services to enable Saudi nationals visiting Bahrain to register and use its digital wallet.

Energy, Oil & Gas

John Crane Saudi Arabia appoints first female manager

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

John Crane, a global flow control technology company and part of Smiths Group, has appointed Bedour Bubshait as Regional Procurement Manager, making her the first woman to hold a management position within its Saudi Arabian business.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Airports Forum 2026 to drive aviation innovation in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2026 is set to reinforce its position as Saudi Arabia’s leading platform for airport business, collaboration and aviation innovation, bringing together industry leaders, decision-makers and global stakeholders to shape the future of airport development.