Unified National Visa Platform of Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Cabinet approved the creation of a unified national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and endorsed visa exemption agreements with Hungary, Kazakhstan and Poland.
News for pilgrims
Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.
Pilgrim's Health: Recommendations for Summer Travels
Saudi Arabia's Public Health Authority has urged travelers to follow health precautions and review destination-specific requirements amid global outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Saudi Arabia Becomes a Global Center for Artificial Intelligence
HONG KONG — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in advancing the digital economy and connecting East and West. Speaking at the opening of LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong, Alswaha said that under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Kingdom is bui
Saudi Arabia: 1.9 million registrations and tourism on the rise
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.9 million active commercial registrations by the end of Q2 2026, marking a 12 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce's latest quarterly business sector report.
New Visa Program of Saudi Arabia: What Pilgrims Need to Know
The Ministry of Tourism has announced the six countries eligible for Saudi Arabia's newly launched Visa Package, allowing visitors to obtain a Saudi tourist visa as part of an approved travel package.
Saudi Arabia Receives A+ Rating Confirmation from Fitch
Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia's A+ credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong public finances, resilient economic performance and robust sovereign assets.
AlUla Launches 2026–2027 Season with Harvest of 130,000 Tons of Dates
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), home to an annual production of 130,000 tonnes of dates and 14,000 tonnes of citrus fruits, has launched the 2026–2027 Khairat AlUla agricultural season. The initiative is part of the commission's efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of AlUla's agricultural sector, boost production efficiency, and empower farmers in support of sustainable development. AlUla's cultivated land spans more than 20,500 hectares, producing nearly 130,000 tonnes of dates annually and around 14,000 tonnes of citrus fruits from more than 400,000 citr