Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Libreville, Gabon; address Sabliere Street, Libreville; phone +24111474777. Head of mission: Mr. Abdulrahman Salam Aldahas.
Head of mission: Mr. Abdulrahman Salam Aldahas, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Also accredited to: Equatorial Guinea
Saudi Arabia offers a rich cultural heritage and significant religious sites, making it an increasingly attractive destination for tourists. With ongoing investments in tourism infrastructure aimed at diversifying its economy, it appeals to a segment of Gabon's 2 million population.
Saudi Arabia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Gabon. According to the Global Peace Index, Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 160 countries, which is better than Gabon's ranking of 116th. The murder rate in Saudi Arabia is notably low at 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Gabon's unspecified rate. In terms of organized crime, both countries have challenges, but Saudi Arabia has a lower index for mafia groups (3.0 compared to Gabon's 1.0) and foreign crime (3.0 compared to Gabon's 6.0). However, Saudi Arabia faces higher challenges with human trafficking and arms trafficking, with indices of 8.5 and 8.0, respectively. Overall, while there are safety considerations in both countries, Saudi Arabia presents a relatively safer environment for tourists compared to Gabon.