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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Madinah Chamber of Commerce Releases 2026 Calendar of Specialized Economic Forums

The Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on July 4, 2026, unveiled its forums calendar for the year, beginning with…

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Aramco Introduces 98-Octane Gasoline for High-Performance Vehicles in Domestic Market

Saudi Aramco announced on January 4, 2026, that it would start supplying 98-octane gasoline in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam that…

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