‎Saudi Arabia to vie with 100 global tourist destinations on Red Sea Project completion: Minister

‎Saudi Arabia to vie with 100 global tourist destinations on Red Sea Project completion: Minister

Saudi Arabia will be competing with 100 global touristic destinations upon the completion of the Red Sea Project, Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, said on the sidelines of a meeting with investors and business owners at Makkah Chamber of Commerce.

The sector is turning a corner, backed by government efforts as well as the public-private partnerships, he added.

He highlighted the significance of public-private partnerships to enhance the sector’s performance and boost its gross domestic product (GDP) contribution, especially as industry regulations are made clear and implemented.

There is continuous coordination with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to receive worshippers and visitors, adding that the transit visa will be available for a large number of Muslims to perform Umrah on a four-day visit, Al Khateeb said.

Al Khateeb also touched upon the Saudi Air Connectivity Program, which linked over 22 destinations and cost more than SAR 30 million.