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SA, Saudi Arabia to strengthen tourism ties

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-84190 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Source domain: sanews.gov.za

Collected on 11 September 2026

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What this means

This is a government press release announcing strengthened tourism cooperation between South Africa and Saudi Arabia. The two countries aim to enhance mutual travel, promote destinations, develop skills, and highlight South Africa’s Islamic heritage and Halal tourism. Seasonal travel packages for Saudi visitors are being developed by South African Tourism.

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Seasonal tourism packages for Saudi travellers

South African Tourism will develop seasonal travel packages specifically marketed to Saudi Arabian visitors, promoting South Africa’s diverse experiences, Islamic heritage, and Halal tourism offerings.

Who it is for: Saudi travellers visiting South Africa
How to act on it: No specific application process mentioned; packages will be developed by South African Tourism and marketed through official channels.

The document's recorded date is 10 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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South African Tourism will also build seasonal packages that will be marketed to Saudi travellers.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

GOVNEWS-84190 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

SA
Saudi Arabia
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah
Pretoria
Hajj
Umrah
56,000 South Africans travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah in the past year
24,942 Saudi visitors to South Africa in 2025
September 10, 2026
Patricia de Lille
Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah
GCIS / SAnews
Pretoria
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
South African Tourism
Halal tourism
Islamic heritage
Hajj
Umrah

Dates

Opening Date

10 September 2026