Saudi Arabia is a middle eastern country located in the Arabian Peninsula famous for being the origin of Islam.
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How to independently visit Saudi Arabia?
I've read that Saudi Arabia doesn't grant tourist visas to independent travelers. I've also read that recently they grant visas to group of travelers, if the tour is organized by a recognized tour ...
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Are non-Saudi women allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia?
A link from Are there any man-only places in the world? called No Women Allowed by Fox News repeats a claim I've often heard:
Women need a man, or government permission, to do just about anything
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What are the rules for driving in Mecca?
I'm a Muslim making a pilgrimage to Mecca. I'm an American citizen and have a valid US driver's license.
I'm trying to find information weather I need to apply for a special license to drive my ...
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When applying for a Schengen visa, how do I prove that my employer/company will pay all my costs?
I'm Filipino by nationality and have been working in Saudi Arabia for more than 3 years. I've already started working on the requirements for getting a Schengen visa. The company/employer will be the ...
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What is traveling for work to Saudi Arabia like?
What are the things to take into account when working for 1 - 2 months in Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)?
What are some of the cultural aspects that I need to take into account compared to my normal working ...
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Road journey from Europe to Mecca?
I would like to go by road to Mecca, either by car or by public transport trains, has anyone tried the route? I have got information on how to travel up to Istanbul in Turkey but from there it is not ...
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How safe is it for “Western” Muslims to participlate in the Hajj and visit Mecca?
So as I hope you all know, the Hajj is a religious pilgrimage that Islam requests all its believers to participate in at least once in their lifetime if possible.
Now I know that there have been many ...
