{"id":46647,"date":"2024-01-15T11:42:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T08:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=46647"},"modified":"2026-03-28T04:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T01:55:56","slug":"royal-commission-for-alulas-governor-formally-inaugurates-qatar-airways-direct-flight-connecting-doha-and-alula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/royal-commission-for-alulas-governor-formally-inaugurates-qatar-airways-direct-flight-connecting-doha-and-alula\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Commission for\u00a0AlUla\u2019s\u00a0Governor formally inaugurates Qatar Airways Direct Flight connecting Doha and\u00a0AlUla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AlUla<\/strong><strong>, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia \u2013 January 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Commission for&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;(RCU) announced today the official inauguration of direct flights between Doha and&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;by Qatar Airways. The ceremony was presided over by His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, the Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Governor of the Royal Commission for&nbsp;AlUla, in the esteemed presence of His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, the Minister of Culture of the State of Qatar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the inauguration of direct flights to&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;from Doha, HH. Prince Badr Bin Abdullah stated, &#8220;The inauguration of the direct flight route between Doha and&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;underscores the ongoing commitment to collaborative efforts between brotherly nations, fostering stronger ties through advanced transport networks.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HH. further emphasised, &#8220;As part of our strategic initiatives, we are working in travel and tourism infrastructure development in line with the anticipated surge in flights to&nbsp;AlUla, which contributes into achieving our vision to transform the city into a global tourist destination. The increased number of international flights will play a pivotal role in elevating&nbsp;AlUla\u2019s&nbsp;tourism growth, in cooperation with our regional counterparts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Royal Commission for\u00a0AlUla\u2019s\u00a0Governor formally inaugurates Qatar Airways Direct Flight connecting Doha and\u00a0AlUla 2_ssict_1200_800\" class=\"wp-image-46649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-2_ssict_1200_800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari Minister of Culture remarked, \u201cthe launch of flights from Doha to&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;represents an important step in affirming the role of the Culture, Tourism and Entertainment Committee of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council to further enhance the joint action and highlight its role in strengthening cultural ties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HE. added, \u201cCultural heritage is a crucial factor in shaping awareness, renewing people\u2019s thoughts about it, and preserving it. It is one of the components that unite the societies and reflect their expression of pride in their shared heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Commission for&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;is actively working to establish air connectivity with various international and local destinations, in the aim of positioning&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;as a global travel and logistics hub in the northwest of the Kingdom. This aligns with a comprehensive plan to increase the capacity of&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;International Airport, from its current 400 thousand passengers, to 6 million annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Royal Commission for\u00a0AlUla\u2019s\u00a0Governor formally inaugurates Qatar Airways Direct Flight connecting Doha and\u00a0AlUla 3_ssict_1200_800\" class=\"wp-image-46648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Royal-Commission-for-AlUlas-Governor-formally-inaugurates-Qatar-Airways-Direct-Flight-connecting-Doha-and-AlUla-3_ssict_1200_800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlUla&nbsp;International Airport has undergone multiple development projects in the past few years, focusing on enhancing passenger reception efficiency and delivering comprehensive services to residents and visitors of&nbsp;AlUla. In March 2021, the airport achieved international status, expanding its total area to approximately 2.4 million square meters, with the flight deck capable of accommodating 15 aircraft simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qatar Airways direct flights to&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;are facilitating broadening the travel options for both tourists and visitors and connecting&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;seamlessly with Qatar Airways&#8217; extensive network of over 100 international destinations. This strategic collaboration supports RCU\u2019s objectives to elevate&nbsp;AlUla&#8217;s&nbsp;positionning&nbsp;among global destinations and offers diverse travel programs for exploring the natural and cultural various attractions of&nbsp;AlUla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 1,100km from Riyadh, the historic city of&nbsp;AlUla&nbsp;was once a major trade hub situated at the crossroads of ancient civilisations. 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