Practical Information
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (UTC +3), no daylight saving
Climate
Late‑August days reach 48°C (118°F); venues are air‑conditioned`
Currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR); cards widely accepted; ATMs available
Power
Plug Type G, 230 V · 60 Hz; bring a universal adapter
Emergency Numbers
Emergency 911 - Police 999 - Fire 998 - Ambulance 997 - General 112
Dress
Business‑formal or national dress; modest attire required in public areas.
Connectivity
Pre-paid 5G SIMs are sold round-the-clock at King Khalid International Airport
International Dialling
Country code +966; omit leading 0 on local numbers when calling from abroad
Language
Arabic is the official language; English is widely spoken
