Visa-free travel takes effect between Russia and Saudi Arabia
A visa-free travel arrangement between Russia and Saudi Arabia took effect on Monday.
Russia and Saudi Arabia
Russians soon be able to travel to Saudi Arabia visa-free
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted a mutual increase in tourist flow between the countries
Russia-Saudi Arabia visa-free deal comes into force on May 11
The agreement between the governments of Russia and Saudi Arabia on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of the two countries comes into force on May 11, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Chinese visitors account for largest number of tourists in Russia last year
China ranked first in the number of tourists visiting Russia last year. Overall, inbound tourism increased by 15%.
Persian Gulf states are Russia's friends - Kremlin
Russia sees Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations as good friends and would like to boost cooperation with them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian, Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministers discuss situation around Iran
The foreign ministers stated the need to consolidate the efforts of the international community to reduce military and political tensions
New flights may connect Russia and Saudi Arabia
Russia and Saudi Arabia are working on expanding flight routes to include other cities, Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov said.
Russia-Saudi Arabia trade turnover nears 4 bln
Trade turnover between Russia and Saudi Arabia could exceed $4 bln by the end of 2025, Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said.
Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation reports on cooperation with Middle East
The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation has reported a significant and growing interest from Middle Eastern countries in Russian military equipment, with ongoing contracts and new joint projects under development.
Almaz-Antey announces participation in defense exhibition in Riyadh
Russia’s Almaz-Antey Group will showcase weapons of the Antey-4000 long-range air defense missile system at the World Defense Show, the group’s press service reported.
Putin spoke with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Particular attention was paid to cooperation within OPEC+
Russia preparing for nuclear plant tender in Saudi Arabia
The Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is currently preparing tender documents for a nuclear power plant in Saudi Arabia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
ATOR expects significant increase in tourism from Saudi Arabia due to visa waiver
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) is expecting a significant increase in mutual tourism between Russia and Saudi Arabia after the visa waiver.
Moscow and Riyadh sign visa waiver agreement
Russia and Saudi Arabia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for holders of all types of passports: a foreign, diplomatic, or service one.
Novak: Russia offers Saudi Arabia energy cooperation
Russia is prepared to offer Saudi Arabia its products and technologies in the field of oil and gas equipment, metallurgy, and a number of other industries, Russian Deputy Prime Minister …
Makhachkala-Jeddah route launch date confirmed
The first scheduled flight from Makhachkala to Saudi Arabia will depart on December 3. It will be operated by Azimuth Airlines.
Russia, Saudi Arabia and 6 other states agree to increase oil output
The eight leading OPEC+ nations, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, have decided to increase oil production by 137,000 barrels a day in view of the favorable market outlook, the OPEC said after the OPEC+ meeting.
Putin holds telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with the Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
SPIEF 2026 scheduled for June 3-6
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held in 2026 on June 3-6, the Roscongress Foundation said.
Novak and Saudi Energy Minister discuss Moscow-Riyadh cooperation
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has met with Co-Chairman of the Russian-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud during a working visit to Saudi Arabia.
