For the first time: Israelis will be allowed to visit Saudi Arabia
Interior Minister Deri signed a decree to allow visits to the country for the purpose of observing the Muslim pilgrimage team, as well as in favor of attending business meetings or seeking investment. The decision was coordinated with the security forces and the Foreign Ministry
For the first time: Israelis will be allowed to visit Saudi Arabia
Photo: Reuters, Edit: Amit SimchaInterior Minister Aryeh Deri signed a decree for the first time permitting Israelis to leave for Saudi Arabia, in accordance with its authority under section 7 of the Entry into Israel Law. The decision is coordinated with the security agencies, the Foreign Ministry, the National Security Council and other relevant bodies, and it will allow Saudi Arabia to leave.
The permit will be granted for travel to Saudi Arabia for religious worship purposes during the Hajj and observance of the Umara staff. In addition, a permit will be issued to attend business meetings or to seek investment for a period of up to nine days. This is provided the applicant has entered Saudi Arabia and holds an invitation from an official. The granting of the permit to Saudi Arabia is conditional on the applicant's departure from any other party.
In September last year, Riyadh announced that it would allow tourists to enter the country, for the first time in its history. In an effort to diversify its sources of income, the Kingdom will offer tourist visas and market itself as a vacation destination for tourism agencies. The tourism startup is part of the vision of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, who hopes to reform the kingdom's economy by 2030, which will prepare it for an era when it will not be able to rely solely on revenue from oil sales.
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