Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of its first domestic cruise line, AROYA Cruises, a significant milestone in the nation’s tourism and maritime sectors. Backed by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), AROYA Cruises is now open for bookings, offering a unique blend of Arabian hospitality and modern luxury on the high seas. With the […]
GCC countries team up to form Cruise Arabia alliance to bolster nascent industry
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Oman have partnered up to from a new mutual support organization to help develop ports of call along the Arabian Gulf and enhance the region’s leisure cruising infrastructure. The alliance, which was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding and announced at ITB Berlin, aims to scale up investments in port […]