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Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority unveiled a year-long calendar of sports, cultural, and adventure events for Qatif, transforming the coastal city into a thriving tourism destination. The initiative aims to boost local businesses while showcasing the region's unique blend of heritage and natural beauty.
Saudi Arabia's tourism sector grew 7.4% in 2025, nearly double the global average, now representing nearly half of the Middle East's entire tourism economy. The kingdom welcomed 28.9 million domestic visitors in early 2026 alone as ambitious new destinations take shape.
Saudi Arabia's Jazan Region exploded from 32 to 323 licensed tourist accommodations between 2020 and early 2026. This rapid transformation is creating jobs, protecting natural wonders, and turning a once-overlooked corner of the Kingdom into a world-class destination.
Saudi Arabia is building more than 350,000 new hotel rooms as its tourism industry surges 32 percent in a single year. The kingdom welcomed nearly 30 million international visitors in 2024, transforming itself into a must-visit destination beyond religious pilgrimages.
Saudi Arabia welcomed a record 122 million tourists in 2025, putting the nation on track to hit its 2030 goal years ahead of schedule. The tourism boom is creating over one million jobs and transforming the oil-dependent economy into a diverse powerhouse.
Saudi Arabia welcomed 116 million visitors in 2024, crushing its 2030 tourism goal seven years ahead of schedule while creating over one million jobs. The kingdom's bold transformation is turning ancient heritage sites and new luxury destinations into must-see spots for global travelers.