IOC announces Olympic Esports Games to be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Equinox Hotels, a revolutionary leader in high-performance luxury hospitality, is proud to announce plans for the opening of Equinox Resort Treyam, one of Magna’s twelve destinations, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Magna’s destinations, including Treyam, are part of NEOM, the evolving regional development, taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.

Aside from the Refugee Team, the Palestinian squad will be the only one at the Paris 2024 Olympics with the majority of its athletes living outside their home country.

Qatar Airways was declared the best airline in the world at the 2024 Airline Awards in London on June 24. Qatar beat out Singapore Airlines, last year’s winner, who slipped to the number two spot this year. Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways completed the top five. No North American airline made the top twenty, with Delta narrowly missing out at 21. Other North American airlines that made the top 50 are Air Canada (29) and United Airlines (42). In fact, those three airlines are the only North American airlines to receive any Airline Awards. Other popular North American airlines like American, JetBlue, and Southwest failed to even be mentioned for any individual award.

Emirates opens its first regional lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, reflecting its commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and enhancing passenger experience.

Saudia Group boosts domestic flights to Abha, aligning with Saudi Tourism Authority to promote regional tourism, reflecting a commitment to Saudi Vision 2030’s diversification goals.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reported a big rise in passenger traffic. On Monday, the carrier said customer numbers were up 13.9% in June compared to the same month last year. 

With the Esports World Cup (EWC) in full swing, Riyadh is welcoming gamers and fans from all over the world. While the EWC will certainly be the highlight of your visit, Riyadh offers an abundance of culinary delights that you won’t want to miss. To ensure your visit is unforgettable, we’ve curated a list of the top three must-visit spots closest to the EWC games so you don’t have to go too far to get the best of both worlds as you immerse yourself in an unmatched dining experience. Take a bite of VIA Riyadh’s high-end dining scene

Wego reveals top summer European destinations for Saudi travelers, with the UK and Georgia leading. Searches have doubled, showing high preference for luxury accommodations and budget-friendly Eastern European countries.

Riyadh Air announced Tuesday that it signed a preliminary agreement with Delta Air Lines, which could bolster the Saudi Arabian startup’s global presence as it looks to launch flights next year. 

Saudia launches the “Saudi Coffee Cup” initiative, offering handcrafted cups representing Saudi regions to business class guests, enhancing cultural appreciation onboard.

Delta will serve as Riyadh Air’s exclusive partner in North America, while Riyadh Air will be Delta’s exclusive partner in Riyadh and beyond.

Delta Air Lines is joining forces with Saudi Arabia's newest airline in a pact that gives the young Gulf carrier a major U.S. partner even before launching its first flight.