Latest in Tag: Jeddah Highlight
Latest in Tag: Jeddah

flynas resumes direct flights to Sohag from Riyadh and Jeddah
Three flights will be launched weekly starting from 30 October

Egypt’s Al-Sisi discusses priority issues, desired goals for a more prosperous region in Jeddah Summit
Al-Sisi arrived earlier on Saturday at Jeddah Airport, where he was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Washington announces Biden’s participation in Jeddah summit
The White House announced Tuesday that Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank next month.

Discussion ongoing to establish trading centres for Egyptian goods in Jeddah, Riyadh
This is in preparation for an expansion in the rest of Saudi Arabia’s cities to exploit the Egyptian products’ popularity in the Saudi market, and thus Daman will be an exclusive agent for Egyptian companies that will display their products in the mall in accordance with Saudi law.

Yemen’s Houthis fire missile at Saudi Aramco site in Jeddah
A spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition that has been battling the Houthi movement for the past six years did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Pompeo discusses Aramco attack’s consequences with Bin Salman in JeddahÂ
France sends experts to join investigations on attack

Taste of Oktoberfest in Jeddah’s Assila Hotel
Jeddah-based hotel mixed between eastern warmth of Arabian hospitality with Rocco Forte Hotels’ international experience

EGYPTAIR mission in Jeddah gets ready for pilgrimage return flights
EGYPTAIR pilgrimage mission in Jeddah held an initial intensive meeting to discuss easily return flights to Egypt, according to a press statement of the company early this week. Mission Cheif, Mohammad Abdel Wahab, affirmed his company’s collaboration with the Saudi authorities and pilgrimage stakeholders to ensure committing airports procedures in Jeddah and Madina Munawara.  On 15 August, EGYPTAIR ended …

Egypt condemns Jeddah attack
The attack left the gunman and two security men killed

Saudi hospitality market to watch major upcoming developments: Colliers International
A report conducted by Colliers International for the hospitality market in Saudi Arabia has expected major upcoming developments in the next few months, which should enhance the market’s performance. The report has shed the light on the market performance in the big five cities of the kingdom in the second quarter of the year. As …

Suspended flights during Umrah peak season amplifies issues in aviation sector: EgyptAir official
Flights between the two countries declined by 50%, particularly private Egyptian and Saudi flights

Attack near Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, third Saudi bombing in one day
A man has blown himself up near the second holiest site in Islam. The attack in Medina follows similar blasts in Jeddah and Qatif.

Bomb attack near US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A suicide bomber has detonated an explosive device near the US consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Initial reports indicate the bomber died in the explosion and two people were injured.

DNA testing to identify deceased of Hajj stampede: Health minister
Egyptian authorities maintain that they are providing adequate support, despite criticisms
Fluctuations in oil markets affect real estate sector significantly
Cityscape Egypt to take place September 2015, says Sabbour

Bodies of 4 missing fishermen found days after deadly sea accident
Death toll increased to 17, with another 10 fishermen still missing at sea

Egypt does not support the Syrian regime or opposition: Al-Sisi
Egypt is a member of the Friends of Syria group, which is made up of countries that oppose Syrian president Al-Assad

Tourism ministry aims to increase Gulf visitors by 20% by end of August: Ministry official
Ministry of Tourism collaborates with EgyptAir and Air Cairo to launch flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and Kuwait to Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada

Flynas launches air route from Jeddah to Cairo: Deputy CEO
New route aims to increase the number of passengers travelling to and from Egypt in near future

A timeline of the deadly MERS virus
The virus is mainly focused on Saudi Arabia

Illegal workers storm Egypt’s consulate in Jeddah
Threatened by punishments, workers attempt to legalise their work status

Egypt ready to provide support to rebuild Mali
Foreign Minister says Egypt can draw on experience to help reconstruction and development efforts in Mali

Foreign minister to participate in OIC meeting on Mali
Amr will stress Egypt’s support for development in Mali

Postponed for another week
Al-Gizawy’s trial to resume on 15 January
Al-Gizawy trial postponed
Egyptian lawyer tried in Saudi Arabia for drug-smuggling reveals important evidence that could acquit him
Egyptian detainee in Saudi Arabia writes letter to Morsy
Al-Gizawy asks president to intervene on his behalf

President Morsy and Saudi King meet, discuss local and regional goals
Egyptian and Saudi delegations both say first meeting was positive after Morsy meets with Saudi officials