JEDDAH: The Saudi Interior Ministry is urging citizens who want to visit the Philippines to have a return ticket so as not to be denied entry to the country.
Philippine authorities have modified regulations, allowing them to prevent foreigners who do not have a return ticket from entering the country, said the ministry’s director general of public relations and information, Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Maroul.
The ministry calls upon citizens, travel offices and airlines to ensure passengers have a return ticket on their flights to the Philippines so that they will not be prevented from entering that country.
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Reminder for Saudi citizens: return tickets necessary for travel to Philippines
Reminder for Saudi citizens: return tickets necessary for travel to Philippines
Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits
- The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares
JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.
The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.
There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.
In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.
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