RIYDAH: Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
The airline acknowledged the disruption in a statement issued Tuesday without saying how many flights were affected.
Saudia said it was using alternative methods to handle flights and to avoid any further delays.
“Saudia has taken the necessary measures to contain the situation and reduce the effects of disruptions,” it said in an official statement.
It also said the main operating room has been activated to monitor the situation closely and take further measures when necessary.
Saudia apologized to passengers that were affected by the sudden disruption and stressed that efforts are continuing to address the flight planning system failure and a return to the regular schedule.
The Hajj has already drawn over 1 million Muslim pilgrims to the Kingdom.
Saudi state carrier says flights affected by system failure
Saudi state carrier says flights affected by system failure
- Saudia acknowledged the disruption in a statement issued Tuesday without saying how many flights were affected
- Saudia apologized to passengers that were affected and stressed that efforts are continuing to address the flight planning system failure
Saudi Scouts Association unveils environmental protection program
- Public service and education program to encourage responsible behavior among young people, says SASA leader
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The SASA initiative, unveiled in the presence of role players from various scouting sectors, brought together partners from government agencies and private-sector organizations, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, the SASA’s secretary-general, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He said environmental scouting was a public service activity and educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured the sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity, the SPA reported.
Founded in 1961, the SASA is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
