Visa
Saudi Arabia Launches ETA for UK Passport Holders Saudi Arabia rolled out an Electronic Travel Authorisation for UK passport holders from July 2026. Who qualifies and how to apply before you fly.
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Visa policy changes, flight updates, public holidays, and travel advisories — practical news for anyone planning a trip to Saudi Arabia.
General
Saudi Arabia Tourism Hits SAR 82.7 Billion in Q1 2026 Saudi Arabia posted SAR 82.7 billion in Q1 2026 tourism spending — the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh confirmed strong Vision 2030 progress.
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Saudi Arabia's Visa by Profile: Instant eVisa in Minutes Saudi Arabia's Visa by Profile system lets eligible Visa cardholders obtain a tourist eVisa in minutes, removing the need for paperwork or embassy visits.
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UK Lifts Saudi Arabia Travel Restrictions for Riyadh and East The UK FCDO on 18 June 2026 removed its advisory against all but essential travel to Riyadh Province and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
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Riyadh Air Launches Daily Riyadh–Dubai Flights from 18 June Riyadh Air begins daily 787-9 Dreamliner service between Riyadh and Dubai from 18 June 2026, adding a four-cabin premium option to the Gulf corridor.
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Disruption
Hajj 2026 Departures at Jeddah Airport: What June Visitors Experienced Hajj departure flights continued through 30 June 2026 at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airport — extra transit time was essential for non-pilgrim visitors.
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Miraval Opens Its First Resort Outside the US on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island as the renowned wellness brand's first international property, offering an adults-only Red Sea retreat.
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Event
Saudi Summer 2026 Launches with 550+ Tourism Products Across Five Regions Saudi Summer 2026 runs June to September across five regions — Aseer, Jeddah, Taif, the Red Sea and Al-Baha — with 550+ tourism products.
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Islamic New Year 2026 in Saudi Arabia: What Happened on June 16 Saudi Arabia marked Islamic New Year on 16 June 2026 as a public holiday — offices and banks closed, but tourist sites in Riyadh and Jeddah stayed open.
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Saudia Becomes First MENA Airline to Fly the Airbus A321XLR Saudia took delivery of the first Airbus A321XLR in the MENA region on 25 May 2026, expanding its international reach on a next-generation narrowbody.
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