Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved new rules for worker registration and Saudization in licensed tourism facilities, with strict compliance checks
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF-backed Dan Company launches Solan to drive agritourism and empower farm owners
Saudi PIF-backed Dan Company launches Solan, a new agritourism brand empowering farm owners to create sustainable hospitality experiences under Vision 2030
Jeddah
Saudi rent freeze, $17.5bn Riyadh sales, foreign ownership rules, startups surge – 10 key KSA stories this week
Saudi Arabia freezes rents in Riyadh, property sales hit $17.5bn, foreign ownership rules may change, and startups surge – 10 key KSA stories this week
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Saudi Arabia tourism boom: Inside NEOM’s Magna with 12 futuristic resorts, record hotels and luxury communities
From mountain hideaways to a lagoon-spanning infinity pool, NEOM’s Magna is transforming Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast with 12 luxury resorts, vibrant communities and sustainable tourism experiences under Vision 2030
Saudi Tourism
Saudi Summer draws 32m visitors with $14.2bn spend, up 26% on 2024
Saudi Summer 2025 welcomed 32m visitors and $14.2bn in spending, up 26 per cent year-on-year, as Aseer led GCC tourism growth
Aviation
Qatar Airways to launch direct Doha–Red Sea International Airport flights in October 2025
Qatar Airways to start direct Doha–Red Sea flights from Oct 21, 2025, linking Saudi’s Vision 2030 destination with Hamad International Airport
Saudi Tourism
Saudi Arabia tops global ranking for tourism spending growth in Q1 2025
Saudi Arabia sees 102 percent surge in international tourist arrivals in Q1 2025 compared to 2019
Al Khobar Corniche
Bayfront becomes Saudi Arabia’s first Blue Flag beach award winner
Bayfront in Al-Khobar has become the first beach in Saudi Arabia to receive Blue Flag certification
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Saudi Arabia welcomed record 116m tourists in 2024 as spending hit $76bn
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector hit record highs in 2024 with 116m visitors and $75.7bn in spending
Saudi Tourism
Saudi Summer 2025 tourism campaign targets $19.5bn spend and 41million visitors
Saudi Tourism Authority launches Saudi Summer 2025 with ‘Colour Your Summer’ campaign targeting 41 million visitors
Hilton
Hilton pipeline extends to 100 properties in Saudi Arabia
Hilton extends hospitality and real estate offering in Saudi Arabia with 21,000 rooms planned
Saudi ministry of tourism
Saudi Arabia sets 10% economy contribution target for booming tourism sector
Saudi Arabia wants tourism to account for 10 per cent of its national economy by the end of the decade
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Saudi Gen Z drive domestic tourism surge: Report
The report’s findings align with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to increase domestic tourism to 55 million trips annually
Red Sea coast
Saudi Arabia issues 3 new marina licences to boost Red Sea tourism
Saudi Red Sea Authority supports marine tourism with new licence offerings
Ramadan
Saudi tourism: Ramadan drives visitor spending in Makkah
Holy cities in Saudi Arabia top economic performers during Ramadan
Almosafer
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla partners with Almosafer Activities to expand global tourism reach
The integration will enable both Almosafer and Klook to effectively market and sell AlUla’s offerings to their extensive regional and international customer bases
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EXCLUSIVE: AROYA Cruises hosts over 92,000 passengers in first 4 months of operations
The cruise line has attracted a diverse passenger mix, with significant numbers from GCC countries as well as unexpected interest from Russian and Uzbekistani tourists