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Meeting with the Foreign Minister of Oman

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On February 16, 2021, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the Sultanate of Oman, resident in Riyadh, Sami Shiba, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, His Highness, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi.
Discussed on strengthening the relations and cooperation between two countries, especially economic field, increasing the trade exchanges, opportunities for foreign investors, cooperation within international organizations; regional processes, as well as on signing the agreements in process.

Ambassador of Albania presented the Letters of Credentials to Sultan of Oman

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On February 15, 2021, The Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Sultanate of Oman, resident in Riyadh, Sami Shiba, presented the Letters of Credentials to His Majesty, Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said. At the meeting, after the presentation of the Letters, discussed on strengthening the relations between two countries,as well as various issues of common interest etc.

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans entry from 20 countries

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Covid-19: Saudi Arabia has decided to ban entry into the Kingdom from 20 countries.  Ministry of Interior said that entry ban will go into effect from Wednesday, February 3, at 9pm. The temporary suspension of permission to enter will be applicable to anyone who comes from, or has transited through any of those countries, 14 days prior to the date they wish to enter the kingdom
The complete list of 20 countries from where entry will be banned include:

Announcement

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Do you need a visa to enter in Republic of Albania?

Starting from Feb. 1, 2021, foreign citizens can apply for an e-visa on the platform ➡ E-visa.al.

Your e-visa will be ready in 3 steps:

1. Online application;
2. Payment; & once approved,
3. Print e-visa -wherever you are.
 

Meeting with Saudi investor

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Ambassador Sami Shiba met with Dr. Ibrahim Dhahi Aldhahi, Founder and President of “Brokers United Limited” (Finance - investment - trade; Gulf Pioneers International for Recruitment; Al Fanar International Group, Al Fanar International Commercial, Al Fanar International Real Estate, Al Fanar International Educational, London Academy for Training and Employment), who, in the framework of investments outside Saudi Arabia,  expressed interest in the possibility of investment in Albania.
 

Meeting with Saudi Minister of Tourism

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On November 15, 2020, Ambassador Sami Shiba held an online meeting with H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
 
During the meeting, they shared their opinion on the very good relations between the two countries, as well as expressed the commitment of the two governments to expand relations and cooperation, especially in the economic field, with special emphasis on the field of Tourism act., and to increase the Saudi Arabia investments presence in Albania, especially investments in strategic projects.
 

Meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister

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On November 10, 2020, Ambassador Sami Shiba held ameeting with the Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tamim Al-Dossary. 
During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest were discussed.

Meeting with Chairman of the Council of Saudi Chambers

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On November 3, 2020, Ambassador Sami Shiba held a fruitful meeting with Mr. Ajlan Al-Ajlan, the Chairman of the Council of Saudi Chambers and also Chairman of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as Chairman of “Ajlan and Brothers Co.” 
Discussed on strengthening of economic cooperation, especialy to increase the presence of Saudi investors in Albania, to organize the visits of business delegations, increase trade exchanges, as well as to establish the Saudi-Albanian Business Council.

Meeting with Chairman of Arabian Education and Training Group

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On November 2, 2020, Ambassador Sami Shiba held a meeting with Dr. Ahmad A. Al-Taweel, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arabian Education and Training Holding Co., one of the largest training center in the region.
Interested in expanding the investment in Albania. Expressed also the interest about Albania's potentials and opportunities for foreign investors, especially in the field of agriculture, and for agricultural products.

Albania adapts visa-free travel for Summer Season, 2020

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Albania adapts visa-free travel for Summer Season, 2020
 
 
Albania adapts visa-free travel for Summer Season, so during the Summer Season, from June 10, 2020 to November 30, 2020, the citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman can travel & enter to Albania without having to obtain a visa at the Embassy of Albania. Travel can be done with a passport.

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