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Saudi Arabia issued 350,000 tourist visas in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the chairman of the Board of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Ahmed Al Khatib.
Vast wealth and the promise of dramatic change make for cautious optimism concerning Saudi Arabia, the chief executive…
1979 Views | the publication reaches you by | Saudi Arabia TodayIn September last year Saudi opened its doors to tourists from 49 countries who were eligible for online e-visas or visas on arrival, including the United States, Australia, several European nations, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, China and Kazakhstan.
And earlier this month it was announced that holders of US, UK or Schengen visas can obtain a visa on arrival in the kingdom.
Anir Chatterji, Middle East immigration and employment leader at PwC Legal, told Arabian Business:
“The general consensus is that these numbers will continue to grow and help to diversify the country’s economy.
“British tourists, followed by Chinese, were the top visitors of the 49 nationalities who were initially announced as eligible nationals to avail of a tourist visa to the Kingdom.
“The recent opening to US, UK or Schengen visa holders, will only help to positively further the country’s Vision 2030 drive.”
150 take part through Watani Al Emarat via the ‘Your City Needs You’ initiative Over 150 volunteers –…
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