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Saudi Arabia announces $800bn tourism plan

Saudi Arabia announces $800bn tourism plan By A Robin - June 12, 2023
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Saudi Arabia will invest more than $800bn in the tourism sector in the next the years, according to a senior Government minister.

Minister of Tourism, Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb, announced that the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced a remarkable 4.45 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP).

During his participation in the 10th Arab-China Business Conference, Minister Al Khateeb highlighted that the ministry developed comprehensive plans for the travel and tourism sector, which is 3 per cent of the labour market.

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โ€œThe Kingdom will invest more than $800bn during the next ten yearsโ€, the minister said.

Moreover, he noted that tourists may acquire tourist visas electronically.

Since the launch of tourism initiatives, 49 countries have been allowed to obtain electronic visas.

By A Robin - June 12, 2023

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