Saudi Tourism expands focus on Indian leisure, MICE and wedding segments

Saudi Tourism has successfully concluded a three-city trade roadshow across India, underscoring its commitment to the market as a key driver of inbound tourism. The series, held between 15 and 19 September 2025, brought together industry leaders...

Saudi Reef unveils ‘Sustainable Reef’ to back rural communities

‘Saudi Reef’, the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, has launched a new media initiative titled ‘Sustainable Reef’, aimed at highlighting the program’s significant impact in supporting rural communities and promoting agricultural...

Riyadh welcomes 6th edition of Saudi Event Show this Wednesday

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 71 The Saudi Event Show (SES), one of the Kingdom’s largest gatherings for the events and MICE industry, will return to Riyadh on September 17–18, 2025, at The Arena. The Saudi Event Show (SES), one of...

Saudi Arabia Sports

Why Saudi Arabia is attracting global sports icons like Tom Brady and Cristiano Ronaldo with massive investments (Image Via Getty) Saudi Arabia is fast becoming a top place for the world’s biggest sports stars. Big names are going there for big...

Cathay appoints new Regional Head of Travel & Lifestyle

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 114 Cathay Pacific, the home carrier of Hong Kong, has announced the appointment of Abhijit Abhyankar as the Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle. Cathay Pacific, the home carrier of Hong...

KSIADC signs MoU with Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Centre

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 114 King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Centre (RIPC) to enhance collaboration in infrastructure...

Azerbaijan showcases business tourism potential at Riyadh Forum

Azerbaijan’s business tourism opportunities were presented at the “Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress” (KBLT) held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of the Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau under the State Tourism...

Why Saudi Arabia deserves to host WrestleMania

Last week, it was confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will head to Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking the first time WWE’s annual event – dubbed “the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment” – will take place outside North America. When chief content...

Money20/20 Middle East 2025: Riyadh’s Roar—Vision, Unicorns, and a New Global Order on Day One

The inaugural Money20/20 Middle East opened on September 15, 2025, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham. The event drew over 45,000 attendees, more than 450 exhibiting brands, and upwards of 600 investors to the Saudi capital,...

France Named Tourism Priority

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has added France to its list of priority markets, a move unveiled as the authority prepares for a holiday season drive anchored by its new...

CommentWhy Saudi Arabia deserves to host WrestleMania

Last week, it was confirmed that WrestleMania 43 will head to Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking the first time WWE’s annual event – dubbed “the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment” – will take place outside North America. When chief content...

Thunes launches real-time cross-border payments in Saudi Arabia

Thunes, a global payments network, has announced the rollout of real-time cross-border payments into Saudi Arabia. The company noted that using its Direct Global Network, Thunes’ members can now facilitate instant payouts directly to bank accounts...

Partner of the Saudi Pro League star Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, stuns in chic NY looks

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez (Instagram/@georginagio) Georgina Rodriguez, widely known as Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner. Recently caught attention on Instagram. The Spanish model and influencer showcased a stylish ensemble that reflects...

Interview: Ralph Bou Nader on Arabian Oud’s heritage-driven growth in travel retail

Arabian Oud is tapping into the global surge in demand for Middle Eastern fragrances, building on its status as the world’s largest manufacturer and retailer of incense, oriental perfumes and oil-based fragrances. Travel retail has become a...

Mastercard: Kazakh tourists spend the most in Azerbaijan

This year, Azerbaijan received tourists from 178 countries, said Emil Zeynalov, Mastercard's country manager for Azerbaijan, at a press conference, APA-Economics reports. He said that Türkiye is the leader in the list: "The UAE is in second place,...

Riyadh Air partners with Unilode for ULD supply and management

Riyadh Air signed a partnership agreement with Unilode Aviation Solutions to supply and manage Unit Load Devices (ULDs). The deal will provide lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled ULDs, along with management, repair, and digital tracking services,...

Alipay+ to Launch in Saudi Arabia, Facilitating Cross-Border Mobile Payments for Local Merchants

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025-- The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, will launch cross-border QR code payments between the...

Saudi Arabia's inflation rate rises to 2.3% in August

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate rose to 2.3 percent in August 2025 compared to the same month last year. According to the monthly report of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) released on Monday, the Consumer Price Index...

This Saudi airport has been named the best airport in the Middle East

Saudi Arabia is working very hard on tourism and welcoming people in the country the right way, and it’s clearly working. The Najran International Airport has just been awarded an accolade for the best airport in the Middle East. Part of the...

How Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investment is reshaping the global sports sector

Tuesday 16 September 2025 6:45 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email McLaren F1 cars race round the track. At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s sporting...