almatar Becomes The First OTA to Integrate with Riyadh Air\u2019s NDC Platform, Landmark digital milestone positions almatar at the forefront of smart travel distribution<\/p>\n
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 25 June
\nIn a bold step forward for travel technology and regional innovation, almatar, Saudi Arabia\u2019s leading online travel agency (OTA), has officially become the first global OTA to integrate with Riyadh Air\u2019s New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform.<\/p>\n
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This exclusive integration marks a new chapter in digital aviation, enabling almatar to deliver richer, more dynamic travel experiences to users through real-time pricing, personalized offers, and streamlined booking for Riyadh Air\u2019s growing international network.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis milestone reaffirms almatar\u2019s commitment to delivering cutting-edge travel solutions and reinforces our position as a travel tech leader in the global OTA landscape,\u201d said Faisal Alrajhi, CEO of almatar. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be the first OTA globally to implement Riyadh Air\u2019s NDC, and even prouder to do so from Saudi Arabia \u2014 in alignment with the goals of Vision 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The collaboration comes at a defining moment in the Kingdom\u2019s aviation and digital transformation journey. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia\u2019s newest national carrier, is set to launch its operations with a digital-first mindset \u2014 and almatar will be a core part of that narrative.<\/p>\n
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What This Means for Travelers \u2014 Locally and Globally<\/strong> <\/p>\n For international users, this move means easier access to Riyadh Air\u2019s routes across the Kingdom and beyond \u2014 through a tech-enabled booking journey that rivals the best global standards. It also signals that Saudi-born travel platforms are no longer just regional players, but global tech enablers capable of influencing the OTA space on a broader level.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Strategic Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030<\/strong> <\/p>\n About almatar<\/strong> almatar Becomes The First OTA to Integrate with Riyadh Air\u2019s NDC Platform, Landmark digital milestone positions almatar at the forefront of smart travel distribution Riyadh, Saudi Arabia \u2013 25 June In a bold step forward for travel technology and regional innovation, almatar, Saudi Arabia\u2019s leading online travel agency (OTA), has officially become the first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":17928,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","post_views_count":141,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1547,1549],"tags":[],"country":[],"class_list":["post-15994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interviews","category-latest-news"],"acf":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":15994},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15994"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15994\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15994"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/almatar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=15994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nFor the Saudi traveler, the integration promises more direct access to exclusive fares, faster booking flows, and seamless customer service within a familiar platform. almatar users will enjoy early access to Riyadh Air\u2019s promotional inventory, with integrated loyalty and ancillaries as the NDC capabilities evolve.<\/p>\n
\nThis integration supports the Kingdom\u2019s national objectives by advancing digital innovation, enhancing traveler experience, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia\u2019s status as a global aviation and logistics hub. It also aligns with efforts to grow non-oil digital services and elevate local tech capabilities to international standards.<\/p>\n
\nalmatar<\/a> is one of the Middle East\u2019s most trusted and advanced travel platforms<\/a>, serving millions with flight, hotel, insurance, and travel experiences. Through continuous investment in digital infrastructure and localized innovation, almatar is helping shape the future of smart travel \u2014 from Saudi Arabia to the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"