Saudi Arabia looks set to announce details of a tourist visa scheme on Friday, as part of a major drive to attract foreign visitors.
CIA and other foreign intelligence agencies have also concluded that Prince Mohammed ordered the killingAl-Khateeb said the Khashoggi case was"being dealt with by the authorities," adding that inward investment had not declined as a result of the scandal.organizes non-religious tours of Saudi Arabia
using business visas, told NBC News:"The tourist visa not being available is a massive discouragement because you can only travel there on a business visa, which isn't viable for most people. "It's never going to have a massive appeal, but it will appeal to those interested in exploring traditional cultures and somewhere that's very different. Some are put off by news reports, but some people think that makes it an exciting place."
He added, however, that Saudi Arabia has previously hinted at allowing tourist visas before failing to introduce them. American investors and businesses have already moved to benefit from Saudi Arabia's tourism drive. Six Flags isBreaking News! Six Flags
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