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Articles tagged “saudi arabia”

Airlines

Saudi Arabia’s air passenger traffic increased 13.6% in 2011, the most in the past decade

Saudi Arabia has opened its markets to foreign airlines and invested $20+ billion in aviation that has grown largely due to international traffic -- perhaps a sign that they will one day issue tourist visas?

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Mecca’s hotel industry will expand by 13,500 rooms in the next 5 years

A Saudi Arabian development company plans to help the holy city accommodate the more than 10 million religious visitors that arrive each year with 35 higher-end hotels next to the Grand Mosque.

Skift | 12 years ago

Uncategorized

Saudi Arabia plans to build first electric subway train for capital city

Is Saudi Arabia, a nation with one of the largest oil reserves, warning the rest of the world to curb fuel use by accepting bids to build its first electric subway, or do they simply benefit by selling more oil abroad?

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

Mecca hoteliers build better and bigger for a new generation of wealthier pilgrims

As pilgrims become wealthier, international luxury chains are eager to get a piece of Saudi Arabia's hajj dollars.

Skift | 12 years ago