Ah the joy of a day in the Sun

[kombuchakid]

Saudi Arabia, normally a byword for stern and puritanical sobriety, is preparing to show the world its jollier side by issuing visas to tourists," reports London's Guardian. "At present they are issued only for employment, pilgrimages and other approved visits, and can be difficult to obtain. Tourist visas will be introduced within a few weeks, officials quoted by the daily Arab News in Jeddah said."

But not everyone can visit, as the official Saudi Tourism Web site notes:

Visas will not be issued for the following groups of people:

An Israeli passport holder or a passport that has an Israeli arrival/departure stamp.


Those who don't abide by the Saudi traditions concerning appearance and behaviors. Those under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted into the Kingdom.


There are certain regulations for pilgrims and you should contact the consulate for more information.


Jewish People
Jews and drunks need not apply: Has it occurred to the guys at Qorvis Communications, the Saudis' fancy Washington public relations firm, that their clients might be better off if they made an effort to sound less like Nazis?

http://www.opinionjournal.com/best/

Well someone tried to close the barndoor and here is the new cleaned up site
http://www.sauditourism.gov.sa/sct/i...at=Travel_Tips
but thank goodness for screenshots-this one just before the mess was wiped clean

[Max]

With all that's going on there, isn't this obvious?