Saudi Arabia has introduced a significant policy shift as the kingdom quietly expands access to alcohol after more than seven decades of prohibition.
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Beond Airlines (B4), the Dubai-headquartered boutique carrier, has introduced a surprising adjustment to its route network by routing its existing service between Malé (MLE) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) via Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia.
Etihad Airways (EY) has resumed flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina (MED), expanding its Saudi network and enhancing religious, business, and leisure travel connections.
Qatar Airways (QR) has announced a major expansion of its operations in Saudi Arabia (SA), introducing a new route to Hail (HAS) and increasing frequencies to Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Lufthansa (LH) faces a revived lawsuit from a gay couple who accuse the airline of disclosing their marriage to Saudi Arabian authorities during a 2021 check-in at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
IndiGo Airlines (6E) has announced daily, direct flights between Mumbai (BOM) and Madinah (MED), starting 15 November 2025.
Qatar Airways to launch three weekly flights from Doha to The Red Sea in October 2025, boosting Saudi Arabia tourism.
The UN World Tourism Organization has recorded an exponential growth in the tourism sector in many countries, with around 1.4 billion international trips achieved in 2024, making nearly a 99% recovery since 2019.
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