Introduction Each year, millions of Muslims visit Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah or Hajj pilgrimages. In 2023 alone, the country welcomed a record 13.55 million Umrah pilgrims. One of the countries with a considerable number of pilgrims is Malaysia. Because of the strong influx of Muslim pilgrims from Malaysia, there are plans […]

Introduction Singapore marked a first as it upgraded its relationship with Saudi Arabia into a strategic partnership in 2023. As part of their stronger ties, airlines from Singapore and Saudi Arabia will increase the number of flights between the two countries, as announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on February 21, 2024. […]

Introduction Farasan Islands in the Red Sea, Al Wahbah Crater, and Elephant Rock in Al Ula. Just some of the beautiful sights to behold in Saudi Arabia. With neighboring nations such as Oman being a part of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), Omanis can enjoy all these sightseeing gems at any time. 2024 to 2025 […]

Introduction 2024 and 2025 are going to be big years for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. A unified tourist visa will be launched between these years to allow tourists to travel across all six GCC member countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. With Kuwait just a whisper away from Saudi Arabia, […]

Introduction Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed close ties for many years. With the two nations only a heartbeat away from each other, it’s no wonder many Bahrainis and Saudi Arabians often cross countries just to enjoy their wealth of tourist attractions, scenic city views, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Big things are also in store […]

Introduction Big things are in store for Saudi Arabia and its fellow GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. Based on the 8th meeting of GCC tourism ministers in February 2024, it looks like a unified tourist visa may be in the works as part of the Gulf’s tourism strategy. As major tourist attractions are being constructed […]

Introduction Traveling to Saudi Arabia has never been easier. These days, you can obtain a Saudi visa from the comfort of your own home. As Saudi Arabia opens its gates further to the world, it is investing a massive $800 in its tourism sector to attract 100 million visitors by 2030. The Red Sea Project, […]

Introduction Travel and medical insurance are a must for any traveler, no matter which part of the world they’re headed to. It provides that peace of mind that should you have an accident or suffer an illness, you’ll have coverage for any hospital or medical expenses. When you travel to Saudi Arabia, for instance, you’ll […]