RASHID ALBGIK
meet saudiarabia CONTENTS
meet saudiarabia 06 A KINGDOM COMES OF AGE
Saudi Arabia is developing a compelling case for visitors
10 FACT FILE All you need to successfully navigate the country
12 SAUDI CONNECTIONS The major air routes that connect Saudi Arabia to the world
14 SAUDI TAKES OFF A deregulated aviation sector is offering more options
16 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE New hotels, transport and venues are creating a modern destination
21 THE NUMBERS A statistical look at the Saudi visitor market
meetings 22 POWERHOUSE POTENTIAL
The frameworks are now in place for a vibrant meetings industry
26 A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS The Saudi Exhibition and Convention Bureau unveiled
28 WHY SAUDI ARABIA? Three international meetings experts offer their insights
30 HEART OF SAUDI MEETINGS Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center has its eyes firmly fixed on the future
34 KEEPING IT LOCAL The Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions Forum exchanges meeting sector knowledge
attractions 38 RIYADH
The capital of Saudi Arabia
42 JEDDAH Commercial hub on the Red Sea
44 DAMMAM Main city in the Eastern Province
46 MADINAH Second holiest city in Islam
48 JUBAIL AND YANBU Oil ports on the Gulf and Red Sea
50 ABHA AND ASIR Saudi’s wild south-west
52 SACRED CITIES Saudi Arabia is the home of Islam’s holiest sites
56 NATURE’S KINGDOM An array of stunning landscapes and enchanting wildlife awaits adventure lovers
62 IN STEP WITH THE WORLD A modern country with very modern aspirations
64 A LAND OF HISTORY The country is dotted with reminders of its rich past
68 THE DESERT SWING Why golf is making its presence felt in the kingdom
98 TRADING PLACES The best retail experiences
100 CULINARY KINGDOM Fine food in refined settings
stay 72 VERSATILITY AND VARIETY
Hotel venues for meetings
80 AT A GLANCE List of major hotels in Saudi
essentials 104 HELPING HANDS
Key service suppliers
KEY Information Timings Ideal for Close to
Health facilities Telephone Website
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