Saudi Tourism deal with Emirates to boost flights from 120 cities

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Updated 18 February 2022
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Saudi Tourism deal with Emirates to boost flights from 120 cities

RIYADH: The Saudi Tourism Authority signed in Riyadh a Memorandum of Understanding with Emirates airline to promote Saudi tourism, attract travelers, enrich the travel experience, develop services and exchange information.

The deal will seek to increase the number of flights across the Emirates airline network to tourist destinations in Riyadh, Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam. It will also raise the level of ground and air services to ensure a smooth, enjoyable and inspiring tourism experience.

The partnership comes in line with the authority’s efforts to promote tourist destinations, attract tourists from all over the world and develop services to help tourists enjoy the treasures of the Kingdom.
 

 

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, said: “The Saudi Tourism Authority continues its efforts to attract tourists, promote tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia by targeting the most important major markets in the GCC, the region and the world, and forging important partnerships to achieve the goals.”

Emirates airline President Sir Tim Clark said: “KSA has positioned itself as a must-visit destination and this is just the beginning. We have a shared objective to contribute to the Kingdom’s broader tourism plans to attract a diverse range of visitors, strengthen awareness of its iconic sites, and make them more accessible through enhanced connectivity.”


DP World announces new leadership appointments

Updated 13 February 2026
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DP World announces new leadership appointments

DUBAI: DP World announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Essa Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He brings extensive experience in financial and economic affairs, having previously held senior leadership positions in several national institutions.

Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformational initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and strengthened its role as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, contributing to the company’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.

DP World affirmed that the new appointments support its strategy for sustainable growth and reinforce its role in strengthening global supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade and logistics.