Transiting in Singapore just became more attractive with the launch of the Changi Transit Program. From now to March 31, 2014, eligible Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir customers transiting at Changi Airport will be issued $ 20 (or about SR 60) worth of Changi dollar vouchers (CDVs) each.
The CDVs are valid for one-time use at all retail, food and service outlets located at the transit and public areas of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, excluding outlets in the arrival baggage claim halls.
They can also be redeemed for one-time access to the Ambassador Transit Lounge at Terminals 2 and 3 for up to three hours.
Lounge usage includes showers with basic toiletries, light refreshments, free-flow of non-alcoholic beverages, local and international reading materials, as well as complimentary WiFi.
With more than 280 retail, service and food and beverage outlets in the transit areas as well as amenities such as movie theaters and themed gardens, travelers have much to experience when transiting through the award-winning Changi Airport.
A convenient Skytrain transport system allows passengers easy access to all three of Changi’s terminals.
To enjoy the Changi Transit Program, customers from Saudi Arabia and the UAE must be traveling on Singapore Airlines or SilkAir flights to Singapore and beyond.
Eligible customers should present both their electronic ticket and boarding pass of their Singapore-bound flight before collecting their CDVs.
This can be done at all seven information counters in the transit areas of Terminals 2 and 3. Issued while stocks last, the CDVs will expire on March 31, 2014.
In addition, transit customers can enjoy even more privileges and discounts by presenting their Singapore Airlines or SilkAir boarding pass at participating stores, under the Boarding Pass Privileges Program.
The CDVs can be used in conjunction with the Boarding Pass Privileges at participating outlets at Changi Airport.
Changi Transit Program boon for travelers
Changi Transit Program boon for travelers
25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum
The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.
Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts.
The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies.
The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment.
The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored.
It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track.
In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.
As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs.
This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.
The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts.
The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.
