Visitors generally obtain meningitis vaccination before arrival. US Embassy inform resident community of security matters through warden faxnet . Residents should contact US Embassy or consulates for information. Register at US Embassy or consulates and obtain most current security information. Penalty for drug trafficking is capital punishment .
Saudi officials make no exceptions.
Crime generally not problem for travelers. However, private Saudi citizens who perceive that conservative standards of conduct are not being observed by foreigner may harass, pursue, or assault. In Jeddah, warm for most of year. Inland Riyadh hotter in summer and colder in winter, when occasional heavy rainstorms occur. Rub al Khali seldom receives rain, making Saudi Arabia one of driest countries in world.