Saudi missions told to help tourists

RIYADH, 17 June — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed Saudi diplomatic missions to make maximum efforts to ensure the security and safety of citizens vacationing abroad.

The embassies and consulates should have a special area with Saudi newspapers and journals for their use.

A telephone should be set apart exclusively to receive incoming calls for urgent help from citizens.

The missions should sign contracts with lawyers to provide legal help to citizens if needed. (SPA)