Saudi Arabia: visas, entry rules and news 2026

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Kam Air and Pakistan International Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement.

17.09.2026 22:36

The Houthis announced the start of a military operation against Saudi Arabia.

10.09.2026 22:57

Cathay Pacific has extended the cancellation of flights from Hong Kong to Dubai and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until December 1.

09.09.2026 14:16

Desert Rock Resort and Nujuma (Saudi Arabia) are the first resorts in the world to receive DarkSky Approved Lodgings & Resorts certification.

04.09.2026 23:57

Riyadh Air has launched a codeshare partnership with Saudia on domestic routes within Saudi Arabia.

28.08.2026 20:17

MSC Cruises has canceled cruises in the Middle East for the 2027/2028 season.

25.08.2026 07:40
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Formula 1 rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled.

17.03.2026 11:15

The Soundstorm music festival will be held in the desert north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 11-13, 2025.

11.12.2025 00:07

The Red Sea International Film Festival will be held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) from December 4-13, 2025.

02.12.2025 11:23

In Mecca (Saudi Arabia) until 23 March there is a festival of lanterns.

18.03.2025 11:11

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh has opened the exhibition “Art of the Kingdom”.

01.03.2025 09:44

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is hosting the Festival of Culinary Culture until 9 February.

06.02.2025 23:01
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Flyadeal has launched a route connecting Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Karachi (Pakistan).

18.09.2026 08:30

The Moscow (Sheremetyevo) – Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) route of Saudia Airlines has been opened.

16.09.2026 09:41

Wizz Air will launch flights from Budapest (Hungary) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on October 27.

15.09.2026 23:11

Starting October 25, Etihad Airways will increase the frequency of flights from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Red Sea International Airport (Saudi Arabia) to twice weekly.

15.09.2026 22:36

Wizz Air has resumed flights from Milan (Italy) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

15.09.2026 17:55

Wizz Air has resumed flights from Rome to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).

15.09.2026 10:35
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Public holidays and festivals in Saudi Arabia in 2026. Non-working days:

  • Sunday, 22 February: Foundation Day (يوم التأسيس);
  • Thursday to Sunday, March 19 to March 22: Eid al-Fitr (عطلة عيد الفطر);
  • Tuesday to Friday, May 26 to May 29: Eid al-Adha (عطلة عيد الأضحى);
  • Wednesday, 23 September: National Day (اليوم الوطني).

Currency exchange rate SAR to USD

Updated 30.09.2026

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