Saudia and The RIG collaborate to boost travel and tourism sector

Friday, February 9, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudia, the kingdom’s airline, has entered into a strategic partnership with Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) responsible for creating THE RIG, a pioneering adventure tourism project.

This partnership was formalized in Riyadh, with Saudia’s CEO, Captain Ibrahim Koshy, and OPDC’s CEO, Raed Bakhrji, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to attract more visitors to the Eastern province and enhance the travel experience significantly.

Additionally, the alliance will explore innovative transportation options, such as electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles, and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, in line with both entities’ commitment to sustainability.

Captain Ibrahim Koshy said: “At Saudia, we are deeply committed to fulfilling our role as the ‘Wings of Vision 2030’ to accomplish our goals in line with the Kingdom’s tourism strategy, which is to bring around 150 million visitors to Saudi Arabia by 2030. This collaboration holds great promises for the travel and tourism industry. Along with our partners, we look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the sector.”

Raed Bakhrji said: “THE RIG. draws inspiration from Vision 2030 and its initiatives to develop the tourism sector. It is expected to be one of the leading adventure tourism projects, offering visitors an unparalleled mix of adventure experiences. Our collaboration with Saudia is expected to enhance the quality and uniqueness of our offerings, providing visitors with a wide range of easy access options to this distinctive tourist destination.”

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