Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas
"Visitors will be surprised... by the treasures we have to share - five Unesco World Heritage Sites, a vibrant local culture and breathtaking natural beauty," Mr al-Khateeb said.
"We have a culture. We believe our friends and our guests will respect the culture, but definitely it is modest and it will be very clear," Mr al-Khateeb said. More details on the scheme, including which countries are eligible, are due to be provided later on Friday. "Our cities are among the most safest cities globally. Therefore, we don't believe at all it will impact our plans. We have all the expats living in Saudi Arabia, enjoying Saudi Arabia. We're very secure," he said.The moves to open up tourism is central to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's wider economic reform programme that aims to reduce the kingdom's focus on oil.
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