Saudi Arabia News News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi tourism hits record Q1 as holidays drive domestic demand
Saudi Arabia recorded strong growth in domestic tourism in the first quarter of 2026, with preliminary data from the Ministry of Tourism ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia April 2026 milestones: Artemis II ‘Shams’ satellite, $9.25bn tourism surge, 7m bpd pipeline restored
Saudi Arabia marks April 2026 with Artemis II satellite launch, $9.25bn tourism spend, and 7m bpd pipeline restoration ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Boom Has a Catch: Rates Are Falling Fast
General Authority for Statistics data shows the Kingdom's hospitality sector expanded rapidly in 2025 while room rates dropped sharply, too.
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Why I Want Saudi Tourism to Succeed, And What It Will Take
This essay marks the launch of Connecting the Dots, a new bi-weekly newsletter written by CEO and Founder Rafat Ali. Sign up today to receive it regularly. I’ve spent the better part of the past two ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: ‘Tourism creates bridges between nations’, says Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism at WEF
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism has emphasised the importance of the travel industry in creating bridges between nations in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Speaking on the sidelines of the ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
As of Monday, April 13, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has officially activated its high-security phase for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Diriyah rises, Saudi Arabia’s birthplace becomes its boldest tourism story
From the UNESCO-listed majesty of At-Turaif to the ultra-luxury promise of Wadi Safar, Diriyah is fast becoming one of the defining destination stories in global travel, where heritage, hospitality, ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Bet Meets a World on Edge
Saudi Arabia is racing to build a global tourism powerhouse, but war with Iran and shifting geopolitics are testing its ambitions. As flights reroute, perceptions shift, and regulations tighten, the ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia to Host 26th U.N Tourism General Assembly in November
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the U.N. Tourism General Assembly from Nov. 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” and also ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia extends validity of visit visas till April 18 as travel disruptions persist
Saudi Arabia is offering a lifeline to foreigners with expired visit visas and exit permits. The Kingdom has extended these documents until April 18, 2026. This move helps those impacted by ongoing ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia records highest visitor spending at SR160 billion in 2025
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has strengthened its standing as a global tourism destination in 2025, recording the highest annual total spending by international visitors at SR159.9 billion. This figure ...
News Saudi Arabia » Tourism: Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries
Saudi Arabia has implemented new travel regulations, imposing significant fines and travel bans on citizens visiting restricted countries without official approval. These updated rules, under the ...