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PIF’s Cruise Saudi wants to hire 50,000 people
State-owned company Cruise Saudi has announced accelerated growth plans, helping create 50,000 jobs within the next 12 years. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched Cruise Saudi just two years ago, already becoming a major contributor to the Kingdom’s tourism transformation plans
Sheybarah Island resort will be one of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East
The Sheybarah Island resort opens next year, ready to redefine luxury
Saudia Airlines signs deal with Accenture to introduce AI technology
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier will introduce 260 new digital products within two years
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla reveals new eco-resort AZULIK
AZULIK AlUla Resort is part of the Journey Through Time masterplan
Saudi Arabia on an unstoppable tourism rise, surpassing Dubai
In terms of visitor numbers, Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry remains bigger than Dubai’s. In the first quarter of this year, the Kingdom had 7.8 million tourists, while Dubai had 4.7 million.
Accor accelerates growth in Saudi Arabia
WITH A PORTFOLIO OF 42 HOTELS IN SAUDI ARABIA AND 56 MORE UNDERWAY, ACCOR EXPECTS TO DOUBLE ITS PRESENCE IN THE KINGDOM BY 2027
SAUDIA AND KUWAIT AIRWAYS SIGN CODESHARE AGREEMENT
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait announce a codeshare agreement, which provides enhanced connections and convenience to guests of both airlines, in a signing ceremony that took place in SAUDIA’s headquarter in Jeddah.
King Saud University Signs a Partnership Agreement with flynas
King Saud University signed a strategic partnership agreement with flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, to sponsor the University’s Distinguished and Talented Students Program.
Accor and Erth Real Estate announce three new luxury hotels
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company, today announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of a new master planned development project.
Rotana partners with Memar Development & Investment
• Memar Development & Investment is one of the companies paving the way for real estate development in the hospitality and entertainment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • The new hotels will add an impressive 618 keys to Rotana’s expansive portfolio across the Kingdom.
IsDB President and Board of Governors Chairman Highlight Achievements
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President and Group Chairman, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Benin who is also Chairman of IsDB Board of Governors, H.E. Romuald Wadagni, addressed the media during a press conference held as part of the 2023 Annual Meetings of the IsDB Group taking place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 10-13 May.
TDF, Shada to set up 110-key boutique hotel in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has signed a key finance agreement with Shada Real Estate Development and Investment Company to set up a 4-star boutique hotel featuring 110 hotel rooms in Jeddah.