Al Khateeb emphasised that Saudi Arabia will accelerate efforts to increase Saudi representation in the tourism workforce, particularly in the management and operation of hotels and travel companies. He noted that some hotels have already achieved a 50 percent Saudi employment rate.
“Some operators have approached us, praising the energy of Saudi workers but acknowledging the need for training,” he said. “We responded by committing to work alongside them. Just as the financial sector was built in the 1980s, we will develop the tourism sector with strong collaboration with the private sector.”
The minister outlined plans to localise capital spending within the tourism sector by involving Saudi firms in…
