Tag: BREAKING NEWS SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia Permits Entry With Sinopharm, Sinovac Vaccines After Booster Shot

August 4, 2021

Saudi Arabia will only allow entry to travelers who where vaccinated with Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines if they received a booster shot from one of the four approved vaccines in the Kingdom, according to the country’s e-visa portal. The vaccines that are currently recognized by the Kingdom are: Oxford – AstraZeneca, Pfizer – BioBTech, Moderna, … More Saudi Arabia Permits Entry With Sinopharm, Sinovac Vaccines After Booster Shot

Saudi Arabia To Open For Tourist Visa Holders Starting AUG 1 – Tourism Ministry

July 30, 2021

Saudi Arabia will officially reopen its borders to foreign tourists and lift off the suspension of entry tourist visa holders starting August 1, the Kingdom’s tourism ministry announced. Fully vacinated tourists can enter the Kingdom without the need for an institutional quarantine period, provided that an official vaccination certificate is presented upon arrival, and proof … More Saudi Arabia To Open For Tourist Visa Holders Starting AUG 1 – Tourism Ministry

Saudi Crown Prince Allocates $1 Million As Marriage Grants

July 19, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has directed SR 3.74 million ($997.080) to be distributed as marriage grants to 200 young men and women across the Kingdom. The money comes out of his ‘keennes to support orphans with special circumstances and people with disabilities, as they are among the priority groups of the ‘SNAD … More Saudi Crown Prince Allocates $1 Million As Marriage Grants

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Meets US Climate Envoy

June 16, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry in Riyadh on Wednesday, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The two sides reviewed international efforts exported to comfront climate change initiatives, which tackle reducing emission and preserving the environment, namely the ‘Saudi Arabia Green Initiative’ … More Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Meets US Climate Envoy

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Meets With British Foreign Secretary In NEOM

June 7, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday met with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Neom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. ‘During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and aspects of joint cooperation in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the efforts exerted to enhance … More Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Meets With British Foreign Secretary In NEOM

Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Security With US Defense Secretary

June 3, 2021

U.S. Defense Secretary Loyd Austin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday and emphasized American’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia defend its territory and people, the Pentagon said. Austin and the crown prince discussed regional security, particularly efforts to end the war in Yemen, and ‘ongoing bilateral efforts to improve Saudi Arabia’s … More Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Regional Security With US Defense Secretary

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Receives Kuwaiti Counterpart In Riyadh

June 1, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Meshal Al – Ahmed Al – Sabah at Al – Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. Earlier, Prince Mohammed received the Kuwaiti crown prince as he arrived at King Khalid International Airport for an official visit to the Kingdom. At … More Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Receives Kuwaiti Counterpart In Riyadh

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban From Travelers Arriving From 11 Countries

May 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia is lifting a ban on travelers arriving from 11 countries that it imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Saudi state news agency said on Saturday, but will still require quarantine procedures. Travelers from the United Arab Emirates, Germany, the United States, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, France and … More Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban From Travelers Arriving From 11 Countries

Saudi Arabia To Resume Tourist Visas Soon, Official Says

May 27, 2021

Saudi Arabia plans to resume tourist visas very soon after suspending them last year because of the coronavirus, Bloomberg reported citing a Saudi official said, speaking on Wednesday on condition of anonymity to discuss plans that have not been made public. Encouraging tourism is a key plank in the Kingdom’s efforts to reduce its reliance … More Saudi Arabia To Resume Tourist Visas Soon, Official Says

World Tourism Organization To Establish Headquarters In Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh

May 26, 2021

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced on Wednesday that it will be establishing its first headquarters in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh. The announcement cames as the Kingdom pledged to donate $100 million to establish a fund to support tourism in cooperation with the World Bank. Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet … More World Tourism Organization To Establish Headquarters In Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh