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Saudi Arabia ranks third globally in tourist arrivals for 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable success in the tourism sector, ranking third globally in terms of international tourist arrivals. According to a recent press release from UN Tourism, the…
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Saudi Arabia plans establish 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is gearing up to expand its hospitality sector by developing 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. The move…
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Lionel Messi stars in latest ‘Saudi, Welcome To Arabia’ campaign
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national tourism brand “Saudi Welcome To Arabia” has launched global marketing campaign featuring football legend and Saudi tourism ambassador Lionel Messi. The campaign, titled ‘Go Beyond What You…
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Saudi: Over 6 million perform Umrah during current season
Riyadh: Over six million pilgrims have performed Umrah from inside and outside Saudi Arabia during the current season, according to Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb. Al-Khateeb disclosed the numbers during a virtual…
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Saudi Arabia: Tourist visa cannot be extended, says ministry
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) has announced that a tourist visa cannot be extended. The Ministry of Tourism confirmed this on Twitter. Also ReadSaudi Arabia launches free four-day visa…
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Saudi Arabia allows GCC residents to apply for eVisas online
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced new regulations allowing residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to apply for an eVisa to visit the Kingdom through the ‘Visit Saudi’…
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Saudi Arabia launches $80mn programme to support tourism
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has launched an $80 million programme to provide funding for small and micro enterprises in the tourism industry. Under the Tourism Finance Program, the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and…
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Saudi launches program to train 1 lakh youngsters in tourism
Riyadh: The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, launched a program aimed at developing the capabilities of 100,000 young men and women in the field of tourism and travel. In his speech…
