META Saudi Arabia – Meetings, Incentives & Corporate Events
The Middle East Travel Alliance (META) is a collective of DMCs in Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, offering unparalleled service to B2B clients seeking to explore the Middle East with ease and confidence. We are committed to providing our clients with a seamless travel experience, from start to finish. Our organization works with a network of top-notch Destination Management Companies (DMCs) across these countries, allowing us to provide you with the best services and prices.
We can organize all travel arrangements, from luxury safaris to cultural tours of ancient cities, as well as arrange exclusive access to some of the region's most beautiful locations. Our team is passionate about providing our customers with unforgettable experiences, and we strive to offer exceptional service and support. Let us help you unlock the secrets of the Middle East.
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia's capital and principal business hub, making it the natural focus for conferences, corporate meetings and larger business events.
Jeddah - A major Red Sea city combining business facilities with the historic Al-Balad district, coastal experiences, dining and leisure.
AlUla - One of Saudi Arabia's strongest incentive destinations, offering dramatic desert landscapes, archaeological heritage and distinctive cultural experiences.
Al Khobar & the Eastern Province - An important business region with strong links to Saudi Arabia's energy and industrial sectors.
Abha & Asir - A mountainous destination offering a different climate and landscape from the country's major cities, making it particularly interesting for incentive and leisure extensions.
Mecca - The holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba
Medina - Another significant Islamic city, known for the Prophet's Mosque
Key Airports
Diret flights from all of Europe allow access to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam which are major international gateways.
Time Difference
UTC +3
Main Languages
Arabic
English is widely spoken in business and major cities
Currency
Saudi Riyal
Weather & Seasons
Saudi Arabia has a predominantly arid climate, but conditions vary considerably by region and altitude. Summers can be extremely hot, while winter generally offers more comfortable conditions for outdoor events and sightseeing.
Conferences
With its strategic location connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, Saudi Arabia is an emerging powerhouse for hosting conferences and corporate events. Riyadh is particularly suited to business-focused events, with an expanding meetings infrastructure and strong connections to Saudi Arabia's business and government sectors. Jeddah provides an alternative setting with access to the Red Sea and the city's historic and cultural attractions.
For planners looking to make the destination part of the event itself, Saudi Arabia also offers opportunities to combine formal meetings with cultural visits, local dining, desert experiences and other activities.
META can support event professionals with the destination arrangements around the core event, including accommodation, transportation, activities, group experiences and local logistics.
Incentives
Saudi Arabia offers incentive planners a combination of dramatic landscapes, cultural heritage, modern hospitality and distinctive experiences.
AlUla is particularly suited to destination-led incentive programmes, with desert landscapes, archaeological heritage and opportunities for outdoor and cultural experiences. Riyadh can provide a more contemporary programme centred around dining, entertainment, hospitality and the city's developing cultural scene.
Jeddah offers a different incentive experience, combining the Red Sea with historic Al-Balad, local cuisine and coastal activities. Across the Kingdom, desert experiences, cultural activities, local dining and bespoke group programmes can be incorporated into an itinerary.
Why META?
Regional expertise
META connects event planners with experienced local DMC teams across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia.
B2B event specialists
META supports meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events, with programmes designed around each client's requirements.
Tailored destination programmes
From accommodation and transport to activities and cultural experiences, META can coordinate the practical elements of a bespoke event programme.
One trusted network
With expertise across multiple Middle Eastern destinations, META provides event professionals with one established network for planning events across the region.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON SAUDI ARABIA FOR EVENTS
TEL:+44 1628 532020
EMAIL: Elevate@moulden-marketing.co.uk