Saudi Arabia Has Granted 400,000 Visas Since Opening to Tourism
- Kingdom opened applications for tourist visas Sept. 27
- Tourism chief says more investment needed in new sector
Tourists visit the Al Diwan historical landmark in Alula, Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia has issued more than 400,000 tourist visas since it opened its borders to foreign vacationers in late September, the country’s top tourism official said on Monday.