Arab news said Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), says his organization plans to launch the “Umrah-Plus Tourism” program shortly, allowing foreign pilgrims to visit the Kingdom’s tourist resorts, historical sites and museums.
“The SCTA will coordinate with the Foreign, Interior and Haj Ministries to implement the program,” the prince said, adding that it would have a big impact in changing the perception of Haj and Umrah pilgrims about historical sites in the country while boosting the Kingdom’s economy.
Prince Sultan made this comment after signing an agreement with the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques to enhance cooperation between the two organizations to preserve Islamic artifacts and take care of Islamic historical sites.
Prince Sultan stressed the significance of relics found in different parts of the Kingdom, adding that they show great Saudi Arabian heritage and its contribution to human civilization over the past centuries.
In a previous statement, Prince Sultan said the Umrah-Plus Tourism would benefit pilgrims from 65 countries, creating thousands of job opportunities for Saudis. 
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