Hala guys! 👋🏼
This week is buzzing with so much to catch up on!

This week’s roundup is packed! First up, Saudi sets an ambitious target of 2.5 million airline seats for Umrah pilgrims by the end of 2025, , Crown Prince MBS welcomes India’s PM Modi to Jeddah, and Saudi’s ambassador to the UK is officially named MENA’s Diplomat of the Year, plus so much more!

Check it all out below!👇🏼

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Sets Sights On 2.5M Airline Seats For Umrah Pilgrims By End of 2025 ✈️

• Saudi Arabia is seriously stepping up its travel game, and it’s all about making the journey for Umrah pilgrims smoother and more accessible than ever 🌍

• At the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah, Majid Khan, CEO of the Air Connectivity Program, announced a bold new goal: 2.5 million airline 🕋seats dedicated to Umrah and visitor traffic by the end of 2025.

• With over 700,000 seats already booked through Q1 2025, the momentum is real 🙌🏻

SHARABLE

🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• This ring of light around the sun is being spotted all over the Saudi! ☀️

• A nap after a good Mandi is an absolute must! 💤

• These cats got the best and most frustrating view! 🐈‍⬛ 👀

• Check out this adorable grandfather and grandson moment! ✨

LOVIN FEATURE

Prince Turki Al-Faisal Joins Graduates In A Joyful Saudi Ardah Celebration! 🇸🇦 🎓

• When tradition meets celebration 🎓🇸🇦

• Prince Turki Al-Faisal joined Alfaisal University grads in performing the Saudi Ardah — and the joy was contagious! 💃🏻🥁

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi To Jeddah 🇸🇦 🇮🇳

• It was a royal welcome with all the trimmings as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the stunning Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday evening. ✨

• The red carpet was rolled out with an official reception ceremony, followed by high-level talks between the two leaders 🌟

LOVIN NEWS

Saudi Medical Team Donates Vital Equipment To Support Healthcare In Syria 🩺 🇸🇾

• As their mission came to an end, the Saudi medical team left their equipment in Syria — ensuring local doctors can continue treating patients with care and efficiency! ❤️‍🩹🇸🇦

LOVIN FEATURE

Saudi Ambassador To UK Is Officially Named MENA’s Diplomat Of The Year! 🇬🇧 🇸🇦 👏🏻

• 👑 Diplomatic royalty in the building!

• Prince Khalid bin Bandar just snagged the MENA Diplomat of the Year title, and yes, it’s giving major global glow-up vibes 🌍✨

• He was voted in by reps from 180+ countries, and that too for all the right reasons! 👏🏻

LOVIN NEWS

Riyadh Welcomes Endangered Species Back Into The Wild 🦌

• Saudi Arabia is putting the wild back where it belongs — in the wild 👏🏻

• As part of an ongoing national rewilding program, more than 30 endangered animals were released into the King Khalid Royal Reserve in Riyadh. 🦅

• This includes Arabian sand gazelles, five striking Arabian oryx, wild hares, steppe eagles, and even a majestic black kite. 🐆

REGIONAL FAVORITES

A Public Holiday For Labour Day Has Been Announced! 🇧🇭

• 🇧🇭 In celebration of Labour Day, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister has issued a circular announcing that all ministries and public institutions will be closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025. 🛠️🎉

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