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August 26, 2026

Credit Agricole will finance new Airbus jets in line with the carrier’s expected delivery schedules. Saudia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi…

● The partnership brings together two major aviation markets with strong long-term potential for business, tourism and trade● The memorandum aims to create more travel options…

Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore and arrange…
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Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Paris, France, to explore and arrange financing solutions… The post Saudia signs agreement with French bank to finance new Airbus…
August 25, 2026

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has triggered dramatic claims that... The post Even Pakistanis…

Saudia Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore financing…

On 7 August 2026, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed what has been described as the Mecca Joint... The article The “triangle” of Mecca and the twilight of the American umbrella…
August 24, 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier expands its Airbus fleet to 68 aircraft as it continues to grow its network and modernise its passenger offering flynas has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, further…

There seems to be no letup in capacity pressures plaguing alternative Middle East hubs, after container lines extend the levy of congestion surcharges to more gateways. After Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah…
August 22, 2026

The Saudi airline flyadeal, part of the Saudia Group, will soon prematurely end flights from Jeddah and Riyadh to Milan/Bergamo. The suspension was planned for late September. Flights to…
August 21, 2026

The carriers will work to expand connectivity between Japan and Saudi Arabia.

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan’s defence community has reacted strongly to the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan,... The post Pakistan…
August 19, 2026

The armed conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States left dozens of commercial aircraft destroyed, including aircraft from Iran Air, Mahan Air, Emirates and Saudia.

The armed conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States left dozens of commercial aircraft destroyed, including aircraft from Iran Air, Mahan Air, Emirates and Saudia.
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French container line CMA CGM has partly eased its suspension on handling Upper Gulf transit cargo via Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Port, which has been hit hard by terminal congestion and inland…
August 18, 2026

Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced this Tuesday the signing of an MoU aimed at optimizing travel between Saudi Arabia, Japan and destinations beyond, by combining their route networks…

Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced on Tuesday the signing of an MoU aimed at improving travel between Saudi Arabia, Japan and destinations beyond, by combining their networks…

Riyadh Air and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding connectivity… The post Riyadh Air, ANA sign MoU to expand Saudi Arabia-Japan connectivity…
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Riyadh Air and ANA All Nippon Airways intend to cooperate more closely in future. The two airlines have signed a letter of intent that envisages better connectivity between…

This report was originally published on IDRW.org. US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a “big, bold and important first... The post Big, bold step…
August 17, 2026

Saudia Cargo has expanded its international network with a new route, connecting Dhaka to Frankfurt. Bangladesh serves as a vital manufacturing and export hub in Asia, particularly for ready-made…

Saudia Cargo has launched a scheduled freighter route connecting Dhaka, Bangladesh, to Frankfurt, Germany in a bid to cater for pharmaceuticals, textiles, industrial equipment, and e-commerce air…
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…
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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…”

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…