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Useful info Attractions key Ideal for Group size Timings Top tip
tips
Great advice and nuggets of event organising wisdom to ensure your guests get the most from your meeting or incentive activity.
FAQs
Anticipating your unanswered questions, saudiarabia
offers up the suitable information you need to make the best choices for your event.
INTRODUCTION
6 FACT FILE Essential information on language, currency, and culture
8 CONNECTING SAUDI
10 WISH YOU WERE HERE How the Kingdom's bur- geoning tourism industry is contributing to its GDP
ATTRACTIONS 14 Riyadh 15 Dammam 16 Jeddah
18 Al Madinah Al Munawarah
20 Abha
RELIGION 22 HOLY PASSAGE Beyond hajj, sacred and historical sites can be explored all year round
ACTIVITIES
24 THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Kingdom has a range of high-octane and more leisurely pursuits to enjoy
28 HERITAGE
The Saudis are a cultural mix with a rich history that has been shaped by its Islamic heritage
MEETINGS
32 LETS GET TOGETHER Business tourists will find a range of meetings and conference venues offer- ing top-notch facilities
36 THE MAIN EVENT Now in its fourth year, the Saudi Travel Tourism Investment Market prom- ises to be the biggest yet
40 FULL STEAM AHEAD Abdullah Al Omran, CEO of RICEC, on an expect- edly busy 2011 for the convention centre
INFRASTRUCTURE
46 CHANGING FACES From huge sprawling cit- ies to transport links, the Kingdom is undergoing a major transformation
SERVICES
75 EXHIBITION AND EVENT CALENDAR Leading shows taking place across Saudi Arabia
50 UP IN THE AIR
With multiple daily flights available, reaching the King- dom has never been easier
HOTELS 52 WHERE TO STAY
A comprehensive listing of leading hotels in Saudi Arabia
60 HOTELS
Meeting venues within the country's best hotels
LEISURE
68 HIT THE FAIRWAYS Starting out as a pastime for American oil workers, golf has become a popular sport
72 RETAIL THERAPY
The Kingdom offers plenty of variety for casual shop- pers and bargain hunters
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