Find out everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia with our guide
- Capital city:Riyadh
- Currency: Saudi Riyal (Riyal symbol)
- Time zone: Gulf Standard Time (GMT + 3)
- Main language: Arabic
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Find out everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia with our guide
The official currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal
It was first introduced in1925, and several series of currency notes have been issued over the years each reflecting and featuring Saudi kings
Saudi Arabia is divided into 13 main regions . These include the capital city ,Riyadh. Key regions include the Eastern province, the Hijaz with Makkah and Madinah , and Major cities such as Jeddah , Taif, Tabuk and Jazan. Its renowned for its genuine Arabia Hospitably, with Arabic coffee and dates as timeless symbols of welcome , the Kingdome combines traditional such and a rich history with modern landmarks such as AlUla, Qiddiya, and Neom.
Saudi offers fast, safe, and comfortable ways to get around. Whether you want to explore a city
or travel longer distances, you will find a way to suit your needs.
Saudi transportation include:
Exploring air travel options?
Travel with our cards with ease and earn" Alfursan" miles from Saudi Airlines with every Purchas, which you can use to:
Getting Around by Car?
If you prefer the freedom to travel and explore Saudi Arabia at your own pace, a car is an ideal choice. SAB Credit Cards also offer discounts on car rentals from rental companies
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Saudi Awwal Bank, a listed joint stock company, incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with paid in capital of SAR 20,547,945,220, commercial registration certificate 1010025779, unified number 7000018668, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9084, Riyadh 11413. National Address: 7383 King Fahad Branch Rd, 2338 Al Yasmeen Dist., 13325 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tel. +966 11 4050677, www.sab.com, licensed pursuant to the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 198 dated 06/02/1398H and Royal Decree No. M/4 dated 12/08/1398H, and regulated and supervised by the Saudi Central Bank.