These banks have over 1300 branches throughout the kingdom. They are regulated and supervised by The Saudi Monetary Agency. Modern Technologies are used in all these branches. Credit Cards of all kinds are accepted in banks and businesses. Taxi transportation within the cities is common.
Fares are reasonable and government regulated.
Trains can be used between Riyadh and Dammam on the eastern coast. These have well-equipped, air conditioned first class coaches. Most international car rental agencies are available in the major cities of the Kingdom. The telex network is linked to over 150 countries. During summer, the climate of the Kingdom is hot and dry, but tends to be temperate over the southern high areas.