Saudi Arabia opens up for tourism

[Mahmood M Poonja]

KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) has opened up for non Muslim tourists, albeit they are not going in full force to promote the destination. Most parts of the country are open save the cities of Mecca and Medina. Places like Jeddah, Madina Saleh,Nafud desert, the ancient Hejaf railway, Riyadh - all have a lot to offer. Visas are available through licensed tour operators - the best time to visit is before they open up to mass tourism.