A Royal Court adviser took the Red Sea regulator from the tourism minister in 2025. The job now is marina licenses, beach rules and coastal patrols.
Petra’s 2026 gate count is holding on Jordanian day trips, but classified hotels in the rose-red city ran at 13 percent occupancy after two regional wars.
Saudi Arabia’s 96-hour stopover visa still belongs to Saudia and Flynas, with Nusuk controlling Umrah access and fees on a stamp sold as free.
EgyptAir cuts Beirut, Amman, Baghdad and Erbil as one package through Israel-Iran rounds, then restores them in pieces, as October filings show.
FCDO Egypt advice still says a gender mismatch can mean refused entry, while short Sinai stays remain visa-free for British passports.
Saudi Tourism's SARA AI guide, unveiled at WTM London, now feeds Visit Saudi's live digital human, which introduces itself as Noura.
Al-Rayis, a village located near the city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, is a hidden gem that attracts visitors with its natural beauty and cultural heritage....