Bahrain, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation in tourism

Bahrain has underlined the commitment to continue the integrative efforts with Saudi Arabia in the tourism sector, which plays a key role in increasing the contributions of this sector to the national economies of both kingdoms. This came about as Bahrain’s Minister of Tourism, Fatima bint Jaafar Al-Sairafi, met Ahmed Aqeel AlKhateeb, the Minister of […]

Saudi’s SFDA warns against excessive use of melatonin supplement

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against the excessive use of melatonin supplements. The authority said that melatonin supplement is usually used to shorten the time required to fall asleep and to alleviate fatigue symptoms after travel due to jet lag. It added that excessive use of this supplement may cause headaches, […]

Tourist visa holders can’t perform Haj: Saudi ministry

  The tourist visa does not allow holders to preform Hajj or to preform Umrah during the Hajj season, the Ministry of Tourism clarified as it announced amendments to the tourist visa regulations. The newly amended tourist visa regime requires tourists to comply with the regulations and security instructions during their stay in the Kingdom, […]

Saudi Airport Exhibition to kick off on Nov 7 in Riyadh

Over 100 leading global companies from more than 20 countries will explore the untapped growth potential of the airports industry in Saudi Arabia at the upcoming Saudi Airport Exhibition in Riyadh. The B2B platform, set to take place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on November 7 and 8, will focus on three key […]

$925mln Saudi investment deals signed in Q2 2022 to create 2,000 jobs

At least 49 investment deals have been signed in Saudi Arabia over the last few months that will create around 2,000 new jobs for the local economy, the kingdom’s investment ministry said. The deals, estimated to be worth at least $925 million, were signed during the second quarter of the year and included diverse sectors […]