Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Conakry, Guinea; address Kamkimbo Residence, Koloma1, Camp Sector, Conakry; phone +224664000098. Head of mission: Sulaiman bin…
Head of mission: Sulaiman bin Saleh Al-Fareeh, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Saudi Arabia is increasingly appealing to visitors from Guinea due to its rich cultural heritage and important religious sites. The country is actively diversifying its economy by investing in tourism infrastructure, making it a more attractive and varied destination for some of Guinea's 14 million residents.
Saudi Arabia is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Guinea. According to the Global Peace Index, Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 160 countries, while Guinea is ranked 122nd. The murder rate in Saudi Arabia is notably low at 0.8 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 0.3, whereas comparable data for Guinea is not available. In terms of organized crime, Saudi Arabia has a mafia group index of 3.0 (with 1 being the best), while Guinea's is 1.0. Other crime indices show that Saudi Arabia faces challenges, particularly in state crime and human trafficking, but overall, it presents a safer environment for tourists from Guinea.