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Asharq Al-Awsat
24-05-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives First Group of Pilgrims from Britain
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received on Saturday the first flight of pilgrims arriving from Britain, carrying 142 passengers. British Consul General Cecille El Beleidi and several officials from Jeddah Airports, government agencies, and operational entities at the airport welcomed the pilgrims, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Jeddah Airports has announced its readiness to receive pilgrims for this year's Hajj by implementing comprehensive operational plans and mobilizing all necessary resources to facilitate entry procedures. The airport has boosted passenger check-in platforms with advanced technology and multilingual staff, working in coordination with security and operational authorities.


Leaders
29-04-2025
- Business
- Leaders
British Consul General Explores Economic, Tourism Partnerships in Aseer
British Consul General Cecille El Beleidi met with members of the Abha Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss strengthening cooperation in the economic and tourism sectors. The dialogue focused on investment prospects under the Aseer Development Strategy and potential partnerships between Saudi and British businesses. Aseer The meeting, held at the Abha Chamber headquarters, was part of El Beleidi's wider tour of the Aseer Region, aimed at evaluating its economic and tourism landscape and shaping strategic plans to enhance Aseer's appeal for international tourism investments. During the discussions, the depth of economic ties between the UK and Saudi Arabia was emphasized. By 2022, Saudi investments in the UK had reached SAR 40 billion, while British foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia totaled SAR 18 billion by 2023. More than 60 British companies have set up regional headquarters in the Kingdom, employing around 30,000 British nationals within Saudi Arabia. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia Shatters Tourism Records: $41bn Boom Fuels Vision 2030 Saudi FM discusses with his British counterpart Russian-Ukrainian crisis INTERVIEW – US-Iran Deal Likely, Military Action Could Trigger Global Shock: Dr. Alghannam (1-2) Discover Exciting Information about Purebred Horses in Saudi Arabia INTERVIEW-Saudi Arabia Plays Pivotal Role in Promoting Regional Stability: Dr. Hesham Alghannam Short link : Post Views: 16 Related Stories