Nammos Resort AMAALA has opened at Triple Bay, expanding Saudi Arabia’s luxury tourism offering along its northwestern Red Sea coast. The resort introduces 110 rooms, suites and villas alongside 20 private residences. Its arrival brings the Mediterranean-inspired Nammos hospitality concept into the Middle East resort market. Guests can access high-end accommodation, dining, wellness, beach and […]
Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation is gaining momentum as stronger links with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other Gulf countries create new regional travel opportunities. Aviation connectivity, cross-border demand and complementary destination experiences are helping the Kingdom attract leisure travellers, business visitors, families and cultural explorers. The expanding network also supports Saudi Vision 2030, which
Toyota and Hyundai are unable to travel to Rally Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions create uncertainty around the 2026 WRC finale.
Accor is widening its Saudi Arabia growth strategy beyond luxury hospitality as secondary cities create new opportunities for midscale and economy hotels. The shift reflects an increasingly diverse Saudi accommodation market. While Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah remain major development centres, emerging cities are attracting greater investor interest as tourism, business travel and domestic mobility expand
Elaf Hotels is turning greater attention toward Saudi Arabia’s secondary cities and major giga projects as tourism investment spreads beyond the Kingdom’s established hospitality centres. The Saudi hospitality group sees significant potential in underserved destinations where new tourism, infrastructure and economic developments are creating demand for additional accommodation. Its growth strategy combines Elaf-owned brands, including
Wizz Air’s long-range services from London Gatwick to Jeddah and Medina face an uncertain future after the Saudi Arabian routes reportedly disappeared from the airline’s booking system, potentially disrupting affordable travel options for tourists, pilgrims and people visiting friends and relatives. However, the apparent withdrawal from sale does not confirm that Wizz Air has abandoned
Kuwait is advancing plans for railway connectivity with Saudi Arabia as Gulf states move closer to a more integrated regional transport network designed to improve passenger travel, trade and tourism across the Arabian Peninsula. The railway link has gained renewed momentum as Kuwait reviews major infrastructure projects alongside its wider connections with Gulf Cooperation Council
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria are intensifying aviation security and emergency airspace measures as escalating geopolitical tensions across the Middle East continue disrupting global travel networks in 2026. The rapidly evolving security situation is placing increasing pressure on airlines, airports, tourism operators, and international transportation systems
A growing security crisis across the Middle East is forcing Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, and neighboring nations to activate emergency measures amid fears that potential military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran could trigger widespread disruption to tourism, aviation, hospitality, and regional commerce. Governments across the
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is facing renewed operational disruption after nearly a dozen flights were cancelled across major airports in Jeddah, Riyadh and Medina, affecting domestic and international travel routes connecting the kingdom with Europe, Africa, Asia and neighboring Middle Eastern markets. The cancellations involved airlines including Saudia, Air France, Kam Air and Nesma Airlines-linked
Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail freight routes in a major push to modernize cargo transport, strengthen supply chains and expand its role as a regional logistics powerhouse. The new corridors, introduced by Saudi Arabia Railways and confirmed through official state channels, are designed to connect key Gulf ports with inland logistics centers, industrial
Jabal Omar Development Company has secured the operational license for Jabal Omar Rotana Makkah, clearing the way for a major new five-star hotel near the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The launch adds significant premium room capacity in one of the world’s most important religious tourism destinations and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s wider push to expand hospitality
