Saudi Arabia Resumes Flights to Canada as Relations Normalize After 2018 Spat

Saudi Arabia's airline, Saudia, is resuming three weekly flights between Jeddah and Toronto starting 02DEC 2023, marking the normalization of relations after a 2018 dispute.

According to CTV News, the rift began when Canada publicly criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights record and called for the release of detained activists. In retaliation, Saudi Arabia halted flights, recalled its ambassador, and expelled Canada's envoy, reducing the number of its students in Canada. Both nations agreed to exchange ambassadors again this year, indicating improving ties.

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