Saeed al-Abyad

Saeed al-Abyad
Business Flight information display screen shows updates about cancelled flights, due to schedule disruptions stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict, at the Beirut-Rafik Hariri International Airport, Lebanon June 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts Air Travel in the Region

The escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran is creating mounting challenges for Middle Eastern airlines, including airspace closures and rerouted…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Saudi Arabia’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) Vice President, Engineer Sami bin Abdullah Moquim. (SDAIA)

SDAIA: Saudi AI Platform Baseer Boosts Crowd, Security Control During Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is leading a smart ecosystem to monitor and support the Hajj journey through advanced digital…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf  The flight will be carrying 192 Syrians who have suffered severe injuries during the 14-year conflict. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

First Flight Carrying Hajj Pilgrims from Syria’s War Wounded Set to Arrive in Jeddah

The Syrian people have waited several long years for this opportunity. On Friday, the first flight carrying the country’s war wounded is expected to arrive in…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Passport officers welcome pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)

AI-Powered Devices Help Streamline Arrival of Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has ramped up technical and staffing readiness at all border crossings to accommodate the influx of Hajj…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)

Gulf Countries Support Outcomes of Palestine Summit in Cairo

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan…

Saeed al-Abyad (Makkah)
Culture  People engage in activities during Ramadan celebrations in Makkah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Year after year, young residents of Makkah’s neighborhoods—particularly those surrounding the Grand Mosque—gain experience in organizing Ramadan celebrations,…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Ahead of the expected surge in pilgrim numbers, Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud approved the 1446 H (2025) Umrah security plan. SPA

Makkah Prepares to Welcome Over 2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Ramadan

Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome worshippers from around the world as they arrive in Makkah for Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. Pilgrims are…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah tours the Saudi Aerospace Connect Forum in Jeddah. (SPA)

Vice Minister of Industry to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia to Gain 300 Auto Supply Plants

Saudi Arabia’s growing automotive industry is set to attract up to 300 new factories supplying vehicle components, as major carmakers, including Ceer, Lucid,…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)