Saudia to operate flying taxis to ferry pilgrims between Jeddah and Makkah
Saudi Arabian Airlines unveiled plans to operate flying taxis to ferry Hajj pilgrims between King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and hotels in Makkah. Saudia intends to buy around 100 aircraft to operate the service. The Saudi national carrier is making preparations to use air taxis as a new mode of transportation during the Hajj […]
Saudi Arabia at WEF 2024 in Davos: Showcasing Vision 2030 and global economic leadership
Amidst a backdrop of global economic and socio-political shifts, Saudi Arabia is set to make a significant appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. Led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, the high-powered delegation will represent the Kingdom from Jan. 15-19, 2024, under the fitting theme of […]
Namibia criticizes German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case
Namibia has condemned former colonial ruler Germany for rejecting a case at a UN court accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Germany has offered to intervene on Israel’s behalf in the case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to “reconsider its […]
Saudi Arabia aims to recycle 95% of waste, boosting GDP by SR120 billion
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has revealed a plan to develop the waste sector in the Kingdom, which includes achieving up to 95% recycling. This initiative is expected to contribute approximately SR120 billion to the gross domestic product. Additionally, it aims for the sustainability of recycling up to 100 million tons annually, […]
Saudi passport advances its global ranking to 61st among over 200 countries
The Saudi passport advanced its global ranking to 61st during the current year of 2024 from 65 during the year 2023. The ranking was made among passports of more than 200 countries in the world, in terms of the number of countries that its holder is allowed to enter without obtaining a visa. It was […]