flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), a leading global travel technology platform, have announced the launch of two innovative travel technology products, Cancel for Any Reason and Premium Disruption Assistance, on the carrier’s direct booking channels. These products add flexibility and address concerns around disruption, furthering the airline’s commitment to a seamless customer
Ansarada, a global leader in virtual data room (VDR) technology, today announced its expansion into the Middle East, delivering AI-powered dealmaking tools designed to accelerate the region’s historic economic transformation. Ansarada’s Q2 2025 market analysis shows that Saudi Arabia recorded 7 deals totalling US$277 million in transaction value throughout the quarter. Deal activity was especially
The Saudi film Hijra, directed by Shahad Ameen and produced by Faisal Baltyour and Ahmed Darraji, has been awarded the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Supported by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and other local partners, Hijra screened as part of the prestigious Spotlight
The Kingdom’s design industry will converge in Riyadh this month as an expanded and refined INDEX Saudi Arabia returns from 9-11 September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, offering an unmatched opportunity toengage with the latest in interior design, furniture, and fit-out innovations. The Kingdom’s leading industry event will welcome more than 400
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has launched its first dedicated flight into Saudi Arabia, connecting the Kingdom with the United States and Europe, making FedEx the first express logistics provider to offer a nonstop route from West to the Kingdom. This milestone enhances access to global trade lanes and supports
DesertBoard, the Middle East’s leading innovator in sustainable building material for construction solutions, will debut its flagship Palm Strand Board (PSB®) at the Saudi Wood Expo 2025, marking its first major showcase in the Kingdom. Manufactured from agricultural palm waste—an abundant, underused resource in the region PSB® offers a viable, research-backed solution to Saudi Arabia’s growing need
An extraordinary celestial event, captured under the pristine night skies of AlUla, has been selected by NASA as its Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), a daily feature where NASA highlights one of the world’s best astronomy photographs. The striking image, taken by photographers Yousif Alqasimi and Essa Al Jasmi, shows the vibrant green glow