tourism

The importance of preserving the natural environment that characterizes Asir while implementing new tourism projects has been emphasized by the Asir Development Authority’s acting CEO. Hashim Al-Dabbagh said this was one of the…
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in early talks to buy the Kingdom’s flagship airline as part of transforming the country into a tourist destination. The Public Investment Fund is considering adding Saudia to its aviation…
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Saudi Arabia has secured $13 billion in private sector investments for its tourism industry, aiming to distribute the costs involved in becoming a top destination, a minister said. According to Princess Haifa Al-Saud, the Kingdom’s vice…
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An additional 350,000 tourists are expected to visit Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom’s tourism authority entered into a partnership with global bookings firm Trip.com. The deal was one of 14 signed by the organization at a trade show in…
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he Israel-Hamas war in Gaza caused a drop in tourism to Egypt compared to expectations in the last quarter of 2023, but the number of visitors picked up in the first two months of the year, the country’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said on…
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The Tourism Development Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dan Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund, to support investments in the Kingdom’s agritourism sector. Dan Company…
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Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said a unified GCC visa would be a “significant milestone” for the industry, at the eighth meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council tourism ministers in Qatar on Monday. During the meeting,…
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Tourism authorities must uphold their responsibilities to local communities as the sector grows and expands, a top industry official has insisted. Raki Phillips, CEO of the UAE-based Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, said his…
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Al-Rayis, a beautiful village surrounded by pristine beaches and white sand on the Red Sea coast 180 km west of Madinah, is becoming an ideal destination for hikers, recreational enthusiasts and fishermen. Other attractions at the…
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Taif’s pleasant climate, moderate summer temperatures and cool winter weather make the region an ideal location for a thriving beekeeping industry. The profession is cherished by the people of Taif, with longstanding traditions passed…
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