LONDON: Saudia airlines has been ranked as the fastest growing airline in the Middle East, according to a report by Brand Finance.
“As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia plans to increase the number of tourists to 100 million and the number of religious visitors to 30 million a year by 2030,” the report said.
It added that the national carrier is investing heavily in both its product and service to enhance customer experience as it welcomes first-time visitors to the Kingdom.
“As a key enabler of the Kingdom’s ambitious tourism targets as part of Vision 2030, there are numerous initiatives underway such as increasing the number of routes its serves and increasing the size of its fleet at its new state-of-the-art Jeddah Hub airport,” the report said.
Meanwhile, the UAE’s Emirates airline ranked first regionally and fourth internationally in the top 10 most valuable airlines brands for this year.
Among the other top five contenders included Canadian airline WestJet, Spanish airline Iberia and AirAsia.
Saudia fastest growing airline in the Middle East: Brand Finance
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Saudia fastest growing airline in the Middle East: Brand Finance
Al-Ahsa governor meets Saudi Journalists Association chairman, board members
- Prince Saud briefed on SJA’s activities including enhancing media ecosystem, developing local talent
LONDON: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Monday met with the Saudi Journalists Association’s Chairman Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, members of its board of directors, and the head of the local branch, at the governorate’s headquarters.
Prince Saud was briefed on the SJA board’s efforts to help regulate the work of journalists, enhance professionalism, develop the media environment, and help train and empower national talent.
He was also updated on the association’s programs to support responsible media, strengthen local and international partnerships, and host domestic and foreign media delegations currently visiting the governorate.
The governor said Saudi Arabia’s leadership has helped to modernize the media industry and strengthen its presence at home and abroad.
He underlined the role of professional media in showcasing national achievements and values, and deepening engagement between all sectors of society.
Al-Ahmari thanked Prince Saud for supporting the media in Al-Ahsa and his commitment to developing the industry across the region.
