Saudi Arabia, Oman agree to launch unified tourist visa

Saudi Arabia and Oman launched a number of joint tourism initiatives and programs, including a unified tourist visa, during Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb’s recent visit to the Sultanate, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The initiatives aim to attract international tourists along with nationals and residents of the GCC countries.

It was also agreed to launch a number of seasonal trips between the two countries, along with a joint tourism calendar.

One of the initiatives focused on activating trade and investment cooperation, especially projects in the tourism sector, supporting entrepreneurs interested in this field in both countries. It also called for training and developing human cadres under the umbrella of the Gulf Tourism Strategy 2023-2030.

Al-Khateeb also agreed with his Omani counterpart Salim Al Mahrouqi to encourage all sectors, especially tourism.