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GASTAT data shows Saudi rail passengers surged 266.5 percent to 156.4 million in 2025
The General Authority for Statistics reported this week that total railway passenger numbers in Saudi Arabia rose 266.5 percent to 156.4 million in 2025 from 42.7 million a year earlier…
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Formula E Chief Calls Jeddah Milestone as Saudi Fan Base Hits 5 Million
Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds hailed Jeddah as a milestone in the championship's journey amid rapid growth in the Kingdom's electric motorsport and an expanded fan base of around…
Jeddah Prepares for Eighth Global Gathering on Arabic Language Studies
Jeddah will host the eighth International Conference on Arabic Language and Literature from Feb. 6 to 8 under the theme Language from Communication to Knowledge Innovation and Literary Creativity, the…
Adaa Reports Saudi Arabia Hosted 19.5 Million Foreign Pilgrims and Umrah Visitors in 2025
The National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities announced on February 1, 2026, that Saudi Arabia welcomed a record 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad during 2025…
Islamic University of Madinah Revises Dates for 14th Festival of Cultures and Peoples
The Islamic University of Madinah announced on February 1, 2026 that the 14th Festival of Cultures and Peoples would be held from March 29 to April 6 on its Madinah…
Saudi Water Sector Signs Five Agreements at IFAT 2026 to Advance Integrated Security Model
The Saudi water sector concluded its participation in IFAT 2026 on January 28 after signing five agreements with local and international entities while showcasing the Kingdom's integrated national model for…
Global Tourism Professionals Gather at Jeddah Travel Exhibition
The Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition kicked off on January 28, 2026, at the Jeddah Center for Exhibitions and Conventions, drawing international suppliers and local operators to capitalize on…
Formula 1 Grand Prix Powers Record Hotel Performance in Jeddah
The stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix drove a substantial boost to Jeddah's tourism economy in April with hotel occupancy rates climbing 21.1 percent to 82.5 percent alongside increased air travel…
Record Tourism Numbers Place Madinah Second in Saudi Arabia With 10.4 Million First-Half Visitors
Madinah Region achieved the second-highest tourism performance across Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2025 by welcoming more than 10.4 million visitors, according to data released by the Saudi…
Madinah Museum Uses Interactive Models to Depict Key Stages of Prophetic Biography
The Khair Al-Khalq Museum in Madinah has offered visitors an immersive educational experience detailing seven stages of the Prophet Muhammad's life through models, simulations and visual presentations since its January…
Saudia Transports 27 Million Tourists and Visitors in 2025 Through Authority Partnership
Saudia carried approximately 27 million tourists and visitors from 24 countries during 2025 in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority, according to a Saudi Press Agency report issued on January…
Saudia Deploys New Welcome to Arabia Livery on Boeing 787 Fleet
Saudia unveiled a Boeing B787-9 aircraft featuring the Saudi Welcome to Arabia livery on January 19 2026 in a joint initiative with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the Kingdom…
PMU Signs MoU with Alliance Française to Expand French Language Programs
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University and Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding on January 19, 2026, to deliver French-language programs at the university's Language Center and…
Jeddah Set to Open 2026 UIM E1 World Championship Season
Jeddah will host the opening round of the third season of the UIM E1 World Championship on January 23 and 24, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.
Royal Saudi Air Force Leads Record Spears of Victory 2026 Drill With Multiple Partner Nations
The Royal Saudi Air Force on January 18, 2026, opened the Spears of Victory 2026 multinational exercise at the Air Warfare Center, uniting more than 15 nations to hone joint…
Saudi Arabia Records Progress on Tech Independence Financial Reforms and Regional Role in 2026 Opening
Saudi Arabia has logged advances in digital sovereignty, capital market liberalization and assertive regional diplomacy during the first weeks of 2026, a Saudi Press Agency periodical briefing indicated this week.