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August 16, 2026
Riyadh Air launches daily Riyadh to Islamabad flights, expands Pakistan network with Lahore service and Boeing 787 operations. The post Riyadh Air Launches New Flights to Islamabad, Expands Pakistan…
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport was officially named the World's Most Improved Airport by Skytrax, reflecting the dramatic progress achieved under Saudi Arabia's aviation expansion…
August 14, 2026
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal will launch non-stop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Mumbai (BOM) on Oct. 3, 2026, making Mumbai its second destination in India after Hyderabad (HYD). The…
Supply chain stakeholders across the Persian Gulf continue to devise new regional connectivity strategies as widespread port disruption makes moving cargo in and out of the conflict zone a…
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Long-haul jets are rare visitors at Madeira Airport. Now there has been a first: a Boeing 787 belonging to the Saudi government landed in Funchal. Members of the royal family are said to be on board…
Budget carrier and investment partners granted rights last year to establish operator in Dammam. Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is expecting to commence operations with its new Saudi…
August 13, 2026
By Ermanno Rubini. Article published on August 8 on the author’s LinkedIn profile. On August 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Convention for the…”
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have set up new political and military coordination mechanisms and will plan joint military exercises as part of the trilateral agreement…
By Ignacio Montes de Oca The Mecca Pact, the defensive alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, should not be seen as just another military agreement. Its formation brings together a set…
August 12, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye has triggered a fresh... The post Saudi Arms Supplies to…
Given the price paid, the state of conflict in the Middle East has produced very few benefits, both from the point of view…
August 11, 2026
Madeira Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo received an unusual visit with the arrival of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner associated with the Government of Saudi Arabia. The presence of a wide-body aircraft…
Hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have faded as Iran has raised conditions for renewed traffic, while attacks have spread to the Bab el-Mandeb, Saudi ports and Egypt. Some container…
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is inviting the public to help design the livery for its 50th aircraft, launching… The post flyadeal launches livery design competition to celebrate 50th aircraft…
Saudia (SV) is revising its Northern Winter 2026/27 international schedule, covering 57 routes from Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), Madinah (MED) and Dammam (DMM). The post Saudia’s NW26 Schedule Shock…
Saudia was named the world’s most on-time airline for arrivals in July 2026 by Cirium, achieving an 87.24 percent on-time arrival rate across 16,406 flights, compared with an 83.55 percent average…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Saudia to acquire four new 777Fs, along with the formalization of long-term lease contracts…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase-leaseback agreement with Saudia covering four new Boeing 777F aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between October 2026 and May…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F aircraft. The aircraft will be leased back to Saudia under long-term lease agreements. The…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia for four new Boeing 777F aircraft and finalised long-term lease contracts for these aircraft, whose…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has triggered a very... The post Pakistani Analyst Calls…
August 8, 2026
In September 2025, as Iran had just been targeted by the Israeli operation "Rising Lion" as well as by a raid carried out by American B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, Saudi Arabia…
KLM resumes Amsterdam to Tel Aviv flights on August 25 with Cyprus crew stops while Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam remain suspended. The post KLM to Resume Tel Aviv Flights From August 25 With Cyprus Crew…
August 7, 2026
The agreement says that “any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all.”
Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air has launched a daily direct connection between the capital hub of Riyadh and the Indian financial metropolis of Mumbai. The maiden flight took place on…
August 6, 2026
The strikes are yet another escalation in Houthi-Saudi hostilities roiling the Red Sea region. The post Houthis Stage Large-Scale Attack On Saudi-Aligned Forces In Yemen appeared first on TWZ .
Riyadh Air has announced the launch of a new service to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital marks another step in the airline’s international expansion, supporting connections between Saudi Arabia…
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh starting October 23, 2026. The route marks… The post Delta launches first nonstop US-Saudi Arabia flight with new Riyadh route…
Flynas is expanding its European network and will launch a new direct connection between Medina and Brussels on October 5, 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will fly the route twice a week…
The Saudi airline began connecting Riyadh and Mumbai with daily frequencies operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reaching its eighth regular destination.
