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Saudi Arabia is opening up to tourists

Saudi Arabia has launched a visa regime for 49 countries and will relax its strict dress codes for female visitors.

Tourism Minister Ahmad al-Khateeb described it as a "historic moment" for the country.

John Sfakianakis is Chief Economist at the Gulf Research Center in Riyadh. He told us why the move was important for the country.

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