TRAVEL BAN | Saudi Arabia Bans Travel To EU And 12 More Countries As Coronavirus Total In Kingdom More Than Doubles To 45

Saudi Arabia on Thursday temporarily stooped all travel to almost of Europe and 12 more countries in Asia and Africa as the number of coronavirus cases in the Kingdom jumper to 45. The ministry of Health on Wednesday said the latest cases include a man and a women who were tested and placed in quarantine … Continue reading TRAVEL BAN | Saudi Arabia Bans Travel To EU And 12 More Countries As Coronavirus Total In Kingdom More Than Doubles To 45

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TRAVEL ALERT | Ministry Tourism Temporarily Suspends Issuance Of Tourist Visas For Some Counties Where New Coronavirus Is Spread

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA - - The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that, in coordination with the competent health authorities in the Kingdom, it decided to temporarily suspend the issuance of  electronic tourist visas for those coming from (China, Italy, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Kazakhstan), and upon the arrival from those countries. It also decided … Continue reading TRAVEL ALERT | Ministry Tourism Temporarily Suspends Issuance Of Tourist Visas For Some Counties Where New Coronavirus Is Spread

SAUDI BUSINESS | Saudi Arabia Approves Bank of China License To Open In Kingdom

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday approved the granting of a license to Bank Of China to operate in the Kingdom and authorized the finance minister to decide on any request to open more branches. The brings up the number of non – Saudi licensed leaders in the Kingdom to 15 … Continue reading SAUDI BUSINESS | Saudi Arabia Approves Bank of China License To Open In Kingdom

CHILD PROTECTION | Saudi Justice Minister Vows Action Against Underage Marriages

BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Justice Minister Vows Action Against Underage Marriages RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Justice Minister Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani on Monday issued a memorandum to all courts and marriage officials to refrain from concluding any marriage contract for those under the age of 18. The minister instructed the courts and … Continue reading CHILD PROTECTION | Saudi Justice Minister Vows Action Against Underage Marriages

LIFESTYLE | Restaurants In Saudi Arabia No Longer Need To Segregate Woman And Men

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Men in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to use separate entrance for male customers or sit behind partitions at restaurants in the latest measure announced by the government. In the past, cafes and restaurants were segregated by “family” sections which were allocated for women who are out on their … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | Restaurants In Saudi Arabia No Longer Need To Segregate Woman And Men

LIFE | Saudi Arabia To Deliver First Batch Of Premium Residency Next Month

Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver the first batch of premium residence permits in mid-November. The Saudi government announced in June that it would start receiving application for those who wish to obtain special residency through the comprehensive electronic platform, SAPRC. The premium residency offers two options: the first: a permanent residency in Saudi Arabia,  … Continue reading LIFE | Saudi Arabia To Deliver First Batch Of Premium Residency Next Month

TRAVEL2SAUDI | Saudi Arabia Opens Tourist Visas to U.S., European Visa Holders

RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA, October 13, 2019 – Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United States, Britain or the EU’s Schengen zone, expanding eligibility beyond an initial list of 49 countries. The conservative Muslin kingdom, relatively closed off for decades, launched a … Continue reading TRAVEL2SAUDI | Saudi Arabia Opens Tourist Visas to U.S., European Visa Holders

TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Opens To Tourists With Investment Appeal And No Abaya Rule

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia threw open its doors to foreign tourists on Friday, launching a new visa regime for 49 countries and appealing to foreign companies to invest in a sector it hopes will contribute 10% of gross domestic product by 2030. The ulta-conservative Muslim kingdom, relatively closed off for decades, has in … Continue reading TRAVEL | Saudi Arabia Opens To Tourists With Investment Appeal And No Abaya Rule

EMIRATES | Dubai To Witness Celebrations On 89th National Day Of Saudi Arabia

DUBAI, UAE, September 16, 2019 – Dubai will be hosting an exciting calendar of events, activities and retail promotions to mark Saudi Arabia’s 89th National Day on 23Rd September, 2019, as a testament to the strong bilateral ties between the kingdom and the emirate. Dubai’s much-loved attractions and theme parts are set to welcome Saudi … Continue reading EMIRATES | Dubai To Witness Celebrations On 89th National Day Of Saudi Arabia

ART & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia to Host Dakar Rally on January 5

Saudi Arabia is set to host Dakar Rally 2020 on January 5, marking the first time the history race is held in Asia. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Chariman of the General Sports Authority, said: “Hosting the world’s toughest race for many years, the Dakar Rally, is a confirmation that the Kingdom welcomes the world … Continue reading ART & ENTERTAINMENT | Saudi Arabia to Host Dakar Rally on January 5