Saudi Tourism
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USEFUL<br />
TIPS FOR<br />
TOURISTS<br />
Photography in Public<br />
Areas<br />
Photography in public areas is permitted under<br />
the Public Areas and <strong>Tourism</strong> Sites Photography<br />
System. The System allows photography<br />
everywhere except where a «Photography<br />
Prohibited» sign is displayed.<br />
Customs<br />
There are many materials that are prohibited<br />
in the Kingdom for religious purposes or<br />
local systems. Such prohibited materials are:<br />
alcoholic drinks, pork products, illegal drugs,<br />
narcotics, firearms, explosives, sharp weapons<br />
and pornographic materials. All personal<br />
belongings, such as luggage, bags and others,<br />
are subject to inspections at airports and<br />
ports for those visitors coming from abroad.<br />
Magazines, newspapers, books, videos and CDs<br />
are also subject to examination, and they will<br />
be confiscated if they contain any offensive or<br />
pornographic information. Men and women must<br />
be separated in swimming pools and sports<br />
clubs.<br />
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings,<br />
including airports, governmental organizations,<br />
and in some restaurants.<br />
Communication<br />
The <strong>Saudi</strong> communication network covers almost<br />
all populated areas in the Kingdom allowing<br />
you to enjoy internet, long distance calls, fax,<br />
mobile, telex and telegraph. High speed internet<br />
is available by mobile phone service providers.<br />
There is also a unified number for directory<br />
inquiries, which can be accessed by dialing 905<br />
to request any number within the Kingdom.<br />
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