Posted on 08/03/2023 8:05:34 PM PDT by ransomnote
Very sad to hear this. Our condolences to you, your and his family and his friends.
-SB
I’m so sorry.
Sending prayers.
FATHER GOD,
Comfort xone’s family and extended family during this time of sorrow and grief. Thank you xone’s brother-in-law had gotten his life together before he passed away.
In JESUS’ Name we pray. AMEN.
Saudia launches direct flight to Bejing to underpin bilateral ties
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2350546/business-economy
Excerpt:
In another major step toward strengthening bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and China, the Kingdom’s flag carrier Saudia launched its first direct flight between Jeddah and Beijing last week.
This move falls in line with Saudi Aviation Strategy, which recognizes the need to increase air connectivity with key markets such as China while accommodating increasing demand from international tourists seeking to discover the Kingdom.
The southern city of Guangzhou was the only destination for passengers visiting China from Saudi Arabia until now.
Over the last seven months, Saudia has introduced as many as 25 new destinations, with the latest launch being the first air route between Saudi Arabia and the Chinese capital.
The company will operate two flights from Jeddah to Beijing every Monday and Friday. While passengers from Riyadh can also directly travel to the Chinese capital every Sunday and Wednesday.
Calling the inauguration of the new route to China a major milestone, Saudia Director General Ibrahim Al-Omar said this is part of the company’s continuous efforts to expand its global network, which now comprises over 100 destinations.
“This affirms Saudia’s commitment to contribute to the National Aviation Strategy, which aims to reach 250 destinations by 2030,” Al-Omar said.
Saudia has been in a race to increase its presence globally ever since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the National Transport and Logistics Strategy in 2021.
With the introduction of its direct flight to the capital city of China, Saudia aims to tap into a market of more than 1.4 billion people who can explore the Kingdom’s historical sites, tourist and entertainment attractions, international sports events, and cultural diversity.
Commenting on the inauguration, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing told Arab News that the new flights will push communications between the two friendly countries forward.
“China and Saudi Arabia have played and will continue to play a pivotal role in regional and global economic development. We have increasing common interests. We also have common cultural and social values,” Weiqing said.
He added: “I’m very optimistic that these ties will even become stronger. In this regard, I would like to thank Saudia for its efforts in facilitating connections between the two peoples.”
Historic touchdown
The inaugural flight SV886 took off at around 01:15 a.m. on Friday from Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport for the Chinese capital with over 290 passengers onboard. Most of the passengers were Chinese, Brazilians, and Saudis, in addition to travelers from various other countries.
After nearly 10 hours, Saudia’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft made its historic touchdown at Beijing Daxing International Airport, also known as Beijing New Airport. Upon its arrival, the Saudi plane was given a water cannon salute.
For nearly an hour, another ceremony was held at the Beijing airport celebrating the inauguration of the Beijing-Jeddah route.
Speaking to Arab News, the airport’s Deputy General Manager Kong Yue stressed that the routes between Saudi Arabia and China are very important and that the two countries are very strong partners.
“In December 2022, our president, Xi Jinping, visited Saudi Arabia, and that was another strength element between the two countries. We believe these routes will help us have more communication in business and travel, and that is important to us,” he said.
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The move by Saudi Arabia is no surprise given that they are joining BRICS, while FJB fiddles at the beach in Delaware.
Chuckster,
I hope that you are doing okay up there!
Please check in!
🐷
Prayers up for you and the entire family, xone.
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That’s useful.
Be good to find where Shadow of Ezra found the Space force thing. I’ll try looking tomorrow.
Well, I searched,their regular site, also youtube and twitter sites. Did not find an image with WWGIWGA. Not saying it’s not out there, I just didn’t find it.
Do not dwell in the past,
concentrate the mind
on the present moment.
Buddha
If anyone wants to be on this ping list, freepmail me
LJ, I don’t think LS is interested in Q. Let’s just respect that, not try to convert him. Let’s just appreciate what he brings to the thread. I find his daily rants/info dumps hilarious!
They don't much care about other people's rights or boundaries.
They’ll just get worse because the party is rotten with demonrats that use it as cover to push ‘rat issues under a less toxic label.
You hit on the key, nail and impeach the big guy, that should be our goal.
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