In a move that underscores the Kingdom’s ambitious economic transformation, the Council of Ministers recently approved the establishment of rules for the organization of the Saudi Tourism Authority. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority, heralded this decision as a pivotal step in bolstering the tourism sector. This initiative not only aims to diversify Saudi Arabia’s oil-centric economy but also to position the Kingdom as a premier global tourist destination by 2030.
Charting a New Course
The Kingdom’s newly approved rules for the Saudi Tourism Authority reflect a deep-rooted commitment to reshaping its economic landscape. By leveraging tourism, Saudi Arabia is not just opening its doors wider to the world but is also creating a sustainable model of development that moves beyond its traditional reliance on oil revenues. The Vision 2030 framework is…