Dubai: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ascended nine positions to rank 41st on the global tourism index, marking the Gulf region’s most significant improvement.
This achievement is attributed to enhanced infrastructure, a growing corporate presence, and major business hubs.
According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) report, the Kingdom has shown the most considerable progress in the Middle East and North Africa region since 2019.
The TTDI, covering 119 economies, evaluates factors and policies that promote the sustainable and resilient development of the tourism and travel sector, contributing to overall national development.
The report highlighted that high-income economies in the region, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), have benefited from several key factors. These include…