H.E. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi is Oman’s Minister of Tourism, a role he has held since 2012. He previously served the Sultanate of Oman in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador to several countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. H.E. Al Mahrizi has once again offered up his highly experienced viewpoints in […]
Britain’s Prince William kicks off Middle East tour in Kuwait
Prince William, second in line to the British throne, has arrived in the Middle East to kick off a series of official visits to Kuwait and Oman to commemorate and strengthen the UK’s ties in the region. The prince, who also holds the title of Duke of Cambridge, began his four-day tour with a desert […]
Saudi Arabia further expands access to its tourism e-visa program
Saudi Arabia has expanded eligibility for its tourism e-visas and arrival visas beyond its initial list of 49 eligible nationalities to those of other nationalities who currently hold valid tourist visas issued by the US, the UK, or the Schengen-zone countries in Europe. This represents a smart and efficient expansion of Saudi Arabia’s visa program, […]
Saudi Arabia opens its doors to mass international tourism
The government of Saudi Arabia has announced that it will open up the country to international tourism for the first time ever as part of a wider initiative to boost the Saudi economy for long-term sustainability and open Saudi society to the global marketplace. Until this major shift in Saudi policy was announced yesterday, the […]
Saudi Arabia opens entire kingdom to Umrah pilgrims
The Saudi Press Agency has announced that a royal decree has been issued authorizing pilgrims who come to kingdom to perform Umrah will now be allowed to travel to all parts of the kingdom on their visits within the validity period of their visa. Previously, those who entered Saudi Arabia on a visa to perform […]
