Saudia Honors Top Travel Agents In Bangladesh

Saudia Hosts Agents Excellence Award Ceremony in Dhaka

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted its Agents Excellence Award Ceremony in Dhaka to recognize Bangladesh’s leading travel agents for their outstanding contributions in 2024.

The event, held last evening, highlighted the vital role of travel partners in driving Saudia’s growth and strengthening its market presence in Bangladesh, according to a press release issued today.

Awards were presented by Musaed M. Almusaed, Assistant Vice President, International Regions; Tarik Alowaidi, Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, Saudi Arabian Airlines; and Ahmed Yusuf Walid, Managing Director of United Link Ltd, Saudia’s General Sales Agent (GSA) in Bangladesh.

In his remarks, Musaed Almusaed expressed deep appreciation for the partnership of Bangladeshi agents, saying:
"Our growth and success in Bangladesh would not have been possible without the dedication of our top agents. Their efforts have enabled Saudia’s expansion while ensuring exceptional service for our guests."

Tarik Alowaidi added that Saudia’s success is built on the commitment of agents, partners, and loyal passengers:
"We are proud to recognize their contribution as Saudia continues to strengthen its footprint in the Bangladeshi market."

Delivering the vote of thanks, Ahmed Yusuf Walid highlighted Saudia’s growing popularity as a preferred carrier for long-haul travel to Europe and North America, in addition to its streamlined stopover visa programme that facilitates Umrah travel through www.saudia.com.

The award-winning agents included Al-Gazi Travels Ltd, Al-Mareya Travels, Be Fresh Limited, Golden Bengal Tours & Travels, Hajee Air Travels Ltd, Suma International Services, Sundarban Air Travels & Tours, Sunshine Express Travel Inc, Triplovers Limited, Dynamic Travels, East West Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd, Shah Amanat Hajj Kafela Travels & Tours, Talon Corporation Ltd, Travelchamp Limited, and Valencia Air Travels & Tours Ltd.

Saudia recognized these partners based on total revenue contribution as well as their strong support for premium cabins in business and first class.

Since launching its first flight to Dhaka in 1980, Saudia has connected Bangladesh with major Saudi cities including Jeddah, Riyadh, and Medina.

Globally, Saudia operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with 149 aircraft serving nearly 100 destinations across four continents. A member of IATA, AACO, and SkyTeam, the airline has earned international recognition for service excellence and operational performance.

In 2025, Saudia was awarded “Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East” by Skytrax, ranked 17th globally, and won the prestigious “World Class Airline” title at the APEX World Class Awards for the fifth consecutive year.