Tourist visas to be introduced in KSA

[al-Hasani]

I have seen you handling Indian trolls as well. And you do push the right buttons.

I am not always fund of doing that as I know that it might provoke Indians that I have respect for and like such as you and dozens of other Indians that I have always had great discussions with and it also might make me look like a jerk sometimes and as anti x or y (of country, people) while this is not the reality. I don't care if those trolls believe it or not but I don't hate a single people (not even Farsis although they sometimes do a excellent job in being hated) let alone anyone else. I am of mixed background myself and I have Muslims, Christians and Atheists in my immediate family and I can appreciate things that I appreciate regardless of where they are from. I have lived on 3 continent and currently live in Denmark. Probably the most "fair" society out there which many positives that I appreciate and something that I would also like to see in KSA one day…..

Sometimes I also catch myself in taking this forum too seriously but I guess that's just how it is. I take most things I engage in seriously and it has its benefits most of the time out there (hard work, drive, motivation, competitive spirits are all key areas for success IMO) while on the virtual world it can become too much and sometimes even ridiculous but that's PDF for you. I plan to stop engaging in trolling but even as you see in threads like this where nobody is getting bothered and where I reply to all questions (even those that I consider outright idiotic) you have users who are hell bent on destroying it.

Ok, what are infidels doing in middle of Arabia? Umars borders are not enough when he cleared Arabia from not muslims? You can maybe not command Jordan and Syria but you have control over Arabia. So this is not a reason to allow.



I live in a foreigner country but this is still not a argument to allow not muslims to arabia. This is not trolling and something else, we muslims are slaves of Haramayn. Thats al and when Dutch people asking me why are not muslims not allowed to go Arabia. Like i told you you are not allowed because are Prophets testament. They are telling me you are a racist. I dont care really. And i dont care if you are making me a taliban.

Mate, let's just disagree. I am open for taking this discussion but just in another thread. Tag me for another time.

 

[ranjeet]

I am not always fund of doing that as I know that it might provoke Indians that I have respect for and like such as you and dozens of other Indians that I have always had great discussions with and it also might make me look like a jerk sometimes and as anti x or y (of country, people) while this is not the reality. I don't care if those trolls believe it or not but I don't hate a single people (not even Farsis although they sometimes do a excellent job in being hated) let alone anyone else. I am of mixed background myself and I have Muslims, Christians and Atheists in my immediate family and I can appreciate things that I appreciate regardless of where they are from. I have lived on 3 continent and currently live in Denmark. Probably the most "fair" society out there which many positives that I appreciate and something that I would also like to see in KSA one day…..

Sometimes I also catch myself in taking this forum too seriously but I guess that's just how it is. I take most things I engage in seriously and it has its benefits most of the time out there (hard work, drive, motivation, competitive spirits are all key areas for success IMO) while on the virtual world it can become too much and sometimes even ridiculous but that's PDF for you. I plan to stop engaging in trolling but even as you see in threads like this where nobody is getting bothered and where I reply to all questions (even those that I consider outright idiotic) you have users who are hell bent on destroying it.



Mate, let's just disagree.

nah bruv ... we know a troll when we see one. no need to feel bothered about anything else.

 

[Icewolf]

"And on this side... We have the prisoner who is about to be beheaded...Oh... The gift shop is on the left."

 

[al-Hasani]

Amazing documentary from 2006. Displaying the mountains, deserts, tropical seas, valleys, steppes, highlands and lowlands of KSA and landscapes in general. Prince Sultan in action. The first Arab, Muslim and Royal in outer space.

Sultan bin Salman Al Saud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Jayhawk]

Whatever, this forum isn't exactly conducive to rational discussion or debate. Go on with your jingoism. I'm out.

Good riddance

 

[al-Hasani]

Saudi Arabia, Egypt to bolster tourism ties

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RIYADH: SAEED AL-KHOTANI

Published — Friday 28 November 2014

Last update 28 November 2014 12:28 am

The Kingdom plans to boost tourism ties with the Arab world, particularly Egypt, at the 17th Conference of Arab Tourism Ministers taking place in Cairo this week, said Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.
Prince Sultan arrived in Cairo on Wednesday night and was welcomed by the Egyptian Minister of Tourism Hesham Zaazou, the Saudi Ambassador to Egypt and the Arab League Ahmad Al-Qattan, and Fahd Al-Fuhaid, president of the Jeddah-based Arab Tourism Organization.
Before leaving the airport, Prince Sultan spoke to reporters about the Kingdom’s relations with Egypt. “My visit here is to express our continuous support as Saudis for Egypt and its people, not only to attend the conference,” he said.
“The visit is a reflection of the deep concern of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Crown Prince Salman for the well-being of Egypt and its people, and to build on the already strong and long-standing ties between the two brotherly countries,” he said.
The conference, chaired by the Iraq tourism and antiquities minister, Adel Al-Shershab, will discuss 18 items including an Arab tourism strategy, and streamlining the flow of tourists between countries in the region by looking at issues such as visas.
There would also be discussion on security issues, decision on the annual Arab tourism capital, and a prize for top restaurants.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt to bolster tourism ties | Arab News

@Mahmoud_EGY @Frogman @agentny17 @Dino R. @1000

Nice video about the rich ancient architectural heritage of KSA.

Agreement signed to develop tourist sites
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By RASHID HASSAN

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities ( SCTA ) recently signed an agreement with Saudi Credit and Saving Bank (SCSB) to finance tourism and heritage sites across the Kingdom and contribute to the creation of a large number of jobs for Saudi youth.The agreement was signed by Prince Sultan bin Salman, SCTA 's president, and Ibrahim bin Abdul Aziz Al-Henaishil, director general of SCSB, on the sidelines of the 4th National Urban Heritage Forum (NBHF), which concluded Thursday in Asir, an SCTA spokesman said.
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Before signing the agreement, Prince Sultan expressed his appreciation of the role played by the SCSB in financing tourism and heritage projects and commended the special partnership between SCTA and the bank.

Prince Sultan referred also to the commitment between his organization and the banking entity in developing diverse tourism activities and projects.

"Supporting such projects will create a large number of jobs for Saudi youth as well as contribute to the development of domestic tourism throughout the Kingdom," the SCTA official said.

Commenting on the recently signed agreement, Al-Henaishil stressed that it will further enhance cooperation between his bank and the tourism commission.

He described SCTA as one of SCSB's most important partners.

"This agreement covers all kinds of touristic activities and preserves our heritage. It's divided into several categories according to the volume of finance and targeted groups, starting with productive families, to small and medium enterprises ending with public projects that have developmental goals," Al-Henaishil underlined.

He added that through this agreement, SCSB offers loans free of interest according to SCTA 's plans and vision and consistent with the bank's regulations.

The funding may reach up to SR4 million, he pointed out.

The agreement complements the previously signed document between the two organizations and comes in line with the new finance plans created by SCSB, which require a sponsor authority for financing services,the official added.

© Arab News 2014

Agreement signed to develop tourist sitesSaudi Arabia - Zawya​

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[al-Hasani]

Saudi Arabia could issue tourism visas

The volume of investment in Saudi tourism and travel market this year is estimated at SR170 billion, of which SR70 billion was generated from domestic tourism.​

JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS/ALEQTESADIAH

Published — Monday 22 December 2014

Last update 22 December 2014 1:31 am

The tourism sector in the Kingdom has high expectations for a big boost in the market next year, after the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) approved provisions to issue tourism visas and regulate the system, in order to revive local tourism. If the proposals are finally approved, the SCTA would issue visas in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs. The Kingdom has a tourism market in areas with a strong historical background, like Madain Saleh or Al-Ahsa's ancient castles.
Although investors and businessmen in the tourism field are pushing for tourism visa, procedures for its issuance will be clarified by the SCTA in the coming weeks.
“Tourism agencies are waiting for the official system to deal with tourism visa. This system will determine the visa's period and fees,” Al-Khallej Travel and Tourism Agency's director, Abdullah Al-Subaie, told Arab News. “The tourism sector in the Kingdom can create real profits and job opportunities,” he added, urging the SCTA not to miss an opportunity to improve the country's economy.
According to experts in the field, the volume of investment in Saudi tourism and travel market this year is estimated at SR170 billion, of which SR70 billion was generated from domestic tourism and SR100 billion from inbound tourism including pilgrims.
Domestic tourism alone has seen a remarkable growth recently, with the volume of spending in the sector, surging from SR59 billion in 2010, to SR103 billion in 2014. However, Saudis also spend billions abroad during holidays. Incoming foreign tourists, including pilgrims, contribute heavily to the growth of commercial business in the Kingdom.
Although it's not clear yet if the tourism visa proposal will be approved, SCTA's new regulations seemed confirmed, and ready to be launched in six months. The new conventions will control the relation between different tourism facilities and the service providers. Once the regulations are applied, all businesses in the field will have to hold a valid SCTA license to certify they have passed the necessary requirements.
The commission stated that violators, whether tourists or Saudi businesses, who violate the new regulations will be fined with up to SR50,000. Sanctions also involve preventing an SCTA member from entering and supervising any hospitality facility or any business involved in tourism.

Saudi Arabia could issue tourism visas | Arab News
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Did we not hear the same song precisely at this time last year? What is this? Some kind of comedy or what? Open up the country now. Stop imposing self-imposed sanctions due to moronic laws. Welcome tourists from across the world so those false stereotypes will end once and for all and so more money can be made by private citizens, the country as a whole and so more jobs can be created for locals!