Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & UAE
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - Saturday, February 20, 2021
About The Trip
Following the incredible success of our first trip to Saudi Arabia as trailblazers, we will be going back to the region 2021 with an even more exciting itinerary!
This young country has both a rich history as the birthplace of Islam and a modern presence with rich oil reserves. With the introduction of Vision 2030, an attempt to diversify its economy, this once forbidden land is ready to welcome visitors.
Trip Highlights
- Old Jeddah walking tour with director of Jeddah’s famous historic district
- Murabba Palace
- Naila Art Gallery featuring a discussion of women’s roles in Saudi Arabia
- Lunch and tour with students from King Saud University
- Briefing at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh
- Meeting with CEO of Badir Program for Technology Incubators
- Visit the world’s largest all-female university, Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University; meet some of the country’s first female drivers
- Saudi Aramco Visitor Center
- King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
- Drive across King Fahd’s Causeway to Bahrain
- A’Ali burial grounds
- Visit Manama, Bahrain’s capital city
Please Contact our travel manager, Rebeca Becker at rbecker@wachouston.org or 713-522-7811 with any questions.
