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Upcoming work trip to Riyadh
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Posted: 2022-07-29 13:34:13

Any tips in the city? Is it similar to dubai?
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dave_m - Re: Upcoming work trip to Riyadh
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Posted: 2022-07-29 16:15:07

It is much stricter in terms of Islamic law that Dubai. I suggest you google some and get to know the rules, otherwise you could land in jail.
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Posted: 2022-07-29 16:29:33

Punting and alcohol possession or use could land you up to several years in jail, after which you would be deported. Flogging for these transgressions has been discontinued though.

Some useful advice from the British:

www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/local-laws-and-customs
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Soil - Re: Upcoming work trip to Riyadh
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Posted: 2022-07-29 16:40:26

Ask the hotel receptionist or the locals hosting u

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