Saudi Arabia’s historic treasures were long hidden behind a practically insurmountable barrier to international visitors, especially women travelers. But obstacles to accessing the conservative country have eased thanks to a series of reforms.

Saudi Arabia has announced it will review "obstacles" to resuming Lebanese imports and lifting the travel ban on its nationals visiting Lebanon. This move follows a significant meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in Riyadh,