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New Board of Directors for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Company

New Board of Directors for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Company
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New Board of Directors for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Company

New Board of Directors for Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Company

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has approved a new board of directors for Qiddiya Investment Company.

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz will head the new board. Its members include Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Prince Turki bin Hadhloul bin Abdulaziz, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khatib, Eng. Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al-Sultan, Fahd bin Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed, Eng. Faisal Bafart, and Dr. Rakan Al-Harthi.

The PIF had launched the Qiddiya project to be an entertainment destination, including sports, arts, and more than 300 different facilities, for Saudi youth.

A vibrant city located on a distinguished location west of Riyadh, with an area of 334 square kilometers, the project will contribute to enhancing the economic diversity of the Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.