- by foxnews
- 15 Mar 2025
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas leads a delegation to India for high-level talks, strengthening aviation ties ahead of the airline̢۪s 2025 launch. With India projected to be Saudi Arabia̢۪s top tourism source market by 2030, the visit focuses on partnerships, regulatory approvals, and expanding connectivity between the two nations.
With an ambitious goal of attracting 7.5 million Indian visitors annually by the end of the decade, the Saudi Tourism Authority is leveraging key initiatives that have already driven a 50 percent surge in Indian travelers to Saudi Arabia, surpassing 1.5 million visitors in 2023.
The Riyadh Air delegation is scheduled to meet Indian aviation authorities, including officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from March 12 to 14, 2025. These meetings will focus on obtaining regulatory approvals and strengthening aviation ties to ensure a smooth launch of operations in India.
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