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Tourism packages available during Eid holidays
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) headed by Prince Sultan bin Salman has announced a number of new tourism packages that are now being offered by local travel and tourism companies.
“The...
Pilgrims’ safety a priority, says Saudi Crown Prince
The safety of Muslim pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia is a priority, the crown prince said Friday, assuring that a deadly crane accident at Islam's holiest site will not affect this year's hajj.
Prince Mohammed...
Saudi Arabia warns against hajj unrest as pilgrims pray for peace
Saudi Arabia has warned Muslim pilgrims attending next week's haj in Mecca to avoid exploiting Islam's annual gathering for political reasons, reflecting its worry that turmoil in the region may prompt attacks or damaging...
Prince Sultan bin Salman is WTO’s new vice president
Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has been elected as the World Tourism Organization’s (WTO) vice president.
The decision was taken on Sunday by the Middle...
Egypt witnesses a rise in Saudi tourist
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Egyptian Tourism Authority recently reported July’s tourism statistics in a positive light.
The number of tourists who visited various tourist destinations in Egypt in July 2015 saw a 2.9%...
Religious tourism key driver of Saudi hospitality Hadj season
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector is forecasted to maintain robust growth in 2015. Thanks to the Kingdom’s diversification strategy, the non-oil sector benefits from government spending, corporate lending, and solid domestic consumption. These benefits are...
Saudi tourism jobs to be nationalized
The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has called on the hospitality and travel industry to identify staff needs so that training can be provided for Saudis to take up these positions.
In...
Saudi tourists to Egypt increase by 53.1% in first 7 months of 2015
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and the Egyptian Tourism Authority recently announced July’s tourism statistics that reflect the positive growth of its tourism sector. The number of tourists who visited various tourist destinations in...
Saudia airplanes with images of national landmarks promote tourism
The Saudi Commission for National Heritage (SCNH) launched its cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Airlines on the occasion of the National Day celebration at the King Abdulaziz International Airport on Tuesday.
An insider said the...
Iranians Begin Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Tensions With Saudi Arabia
Iranians have begun traveling to Saudi Arabia for the hajj months after Tehran suspended a minor pilgrimage over the alleged abuse of two pilgrims by Saudi authorities.
State TV says in a report on its...
