Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; address 15 Victor Scholchor, Abidjan; phone +2252722442491. Head of mission: Mr. Saad Bakheat Al-Qathami.
Head of mission: Mr. Saad Bakheat Al-Qathami, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Saudi Arabia offers a rich cultural heritage and important religious sites, making it an increasingly attractive destination for some Ivorians. The country is investing significantly in tourism infrastructure as part of its economic diversification efforts, enhancing its appeal to a portion of Côte d'Ivoire's 28 million residents.
Saudi Arabia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Côte d'Ivoire. According to the Global Peace Index, Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 160 countries, which is slightly better than Côte d'Ivoire's ranking of 107th. In terms of crime statistics, Saudi Arabia has a low murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Côte d'Ivoire, for which specific murder rate data is not available. The country also has lower female murder rates at 0.3. Regarding organized crime, both countries have the same score for mafia groups (3.0), but Saudi Arabia scores better in terms of foreign crime (3.0) compared to Côte d'Ivoire (8.0). However, Saudi Arabia has higher scores in areas like state crime (8.0) and human trafficking (8.5), indicating some concerns in those areas. Overall, while there are some crime-related issues, Saudi Arabia is relatively safer than Côte d'Ivoire for tourists.
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