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New Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air plans to sell package holidays alongside its flight tickets. The government-funded airline is part of Saudi’s attempt to become a global aviation hub, boosting its tourism sector in the process.

The airline is expected to add USD20 billion to the Kingdom’s non-oil GDP growth, and create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs around the globe.

Global connectivity, hyper personalization, an improved loyalty program, an airline built for digital natives — these are some of the promises Riyadh Air is making to its future fliers. 

Airlines signed an MoU to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests travelling between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and points beyond

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The chief operating officer of Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, doesn’t expect the carrier will become a “super-connecter” but will focus instead on “point-to-point” travel. And COO Peter Bellew told at the Dubai Airshow Tuesday that Ryadh Air will meet different needs than nearby Emirates.

Saudi Arabia’s two national carriers, Riyadh Air and Saudia have entered a partnership that will start with a codeshare agreement, but go on to include much more collaborative efforts. The pair of Kingdom carriers announced the deal at the Dubai Airshow taking place in the emirate this week.

Saudi Arabia’s latest national carrier Riyadh Air has shown off its second livery at Dubai Airshow. While its first livery was a striking all-over purple design, the second is more subtle, which, according to the airline “reflects purity and the future-focused vision of Saudi Arabia.”

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark said on Tuesday that new Saudi airlines and the expansion of regional competitors will not affect the Dubai-based carrier, adding that he sees resilient demand, especially for leisure travel.

Boeing Co is working on a deal to sell at least 150 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest airline, has unveiled the first of two new livery designs set to be featured on its aircraft when it commences operation in 2025 on its social media channels.

In a recent announcement, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development unveiled the introduction of a holiday homes service. The main aim of this initiative is to revitalize the tourism sector and enhance the appeal of Ajman as a top-notch destination for visitors. Ajman has also introduced comprehensive regulations to govern and supervise the operations of holiday homes throughout the emirate. These services offer property owners and hotel management companies the opportunity to lease residential units for short durations, presenting a flexible and innovative alternative to traditional long-term contracts, according to Ajman tourism. The tourism development also offers inspection and classification services for registered units, distinguishing between criteria for touristic and luxury accommodations. With the tourism sector in Ajman experiencing steady growth, the overarching objective is to expand the range of lodging choices available in the emirate.

The head of Riyadh Air pledged the Saudi startup would be both commercially and environmentally sustainable and warned carriers that do not embrace climate concerns will fail.