{
  "id": 4679746,
  "title": "Saudia to launch direct Muscat-Riyadh flights from October 27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/saudia-to-launch-direct-muscat-riyadh-flights-from-october-27",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/saudia-to-launch-direct-muscat-riyadh-flights-from-october-27-1.500658383"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Saudia will commence direct flights between Muscat and Riyadh from October 27, introducing three weekly services as Oman and Saudi Arabia enhance air links between the two Gulf neighbors. Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted approval to the Saudi national carrier to offer the new direct services connecting Oman’s capital, Muscat, with Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. According to the approved schedule, Saudia will operate three flights per week on this route. This new service will offer passengers extra direct connections between the two capitals, further strengthening air connectivity between Oman and Saudi Arabia. The approval follows the ongoing efforts by both nations to expand transport links and make travel between their markets more convenient.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Saudia will launch direct flights between Muscat and Riyadh from October 27, adding three weekly services as Oman and Saudi Arabia expand air links between the two Gulf neighbours. Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it had approved the Saudi national carrier to operate the new direct services connecting the Omani capital with Riyadh. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}