The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the signing of the ‘solidarity and stability’ agreement that will see Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Egypt open their air, …
Iraq follows Saudi Arabia’s lead with Asian crude price hike
The second-largest OPEC member, Iraq increased Basrah Light crude to buyers in Asia by 70 cents a barrel, to a $1.10 premium over the regional benchmark, according to a price list from the state oil …
No one comes out on top in end of Qatar stand-off
From the moment Saudi Arabia and the UAE sought to force Qatar to submit to their will by imposing the embargo in June 2017, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s salvo against their smaller neighbour smacked of a …
Qatar-Saudi Arabia crossing reopens after detente
Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reopened their land border as they restored ties following a landmark deal to end a three-and-a-half-year rift. Saudi Arabia shut its side of Qatar’s only land …
Gunmen assassinate Saudi Arabia based oil expert in Kogi
Unknown gunmen have assassinated a Saudi Arabia based oil expert, Ogacheko Atanu, in his Idah residence of Kogi State. It was learnt that the incident happened on Saturday night at about 11 p.m. It …
Elated Qataris Stream into Saudi Arabia after Border Re-Opened
Qataris celebrated crossing their border with Saudi Arabia Sunday, calling the kingdom “our second country,” as Doha readied its strict coronavirus measures for Saudis to enter following a Gulf …
Qatar announces entry procedures for arrivals from Saudi Arabia
Arrivals from Saudi Arabia using the Abu Samra border crossing will be expected to quarantine in a hotel for a week, the Qatar Government Communications Office has announced. Travellers will be …
Rumours of flight suspensions to KSA, Kuwait & Oman denied by Emirates
Emirates Airlines has denied incorrect reports that it has suspended flights to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman. In response to the stories circulating online on Sunday claiming the Dubai-based carrier …
Digital Payments in Saudi Arabia Surged 75% YoY as Consumers Began Shopping Online More Frequently due to COVID
Digital payments in Saudi Arabia surged 75% in 2020 as consumers began shopping online more frequently due to COVID.
Qatar Airways set to fly back into Saudi Arabia as Saudia targets Doha return
The airline has announced it will begin flying to Riyadh, Jeddah and Damman in the coming days, following the ending of the three-year blockade.