Saudi Tourism Sector Reaches $178B
The Saudi entertainment sector attracted more than 12.6 million visitors during the third quarter of 2025. The sector organized 488 events during this period. These activities contributed to local and foreign investment and provided new job opportunities for young men and women. The sector also aimed to stimulate domestic and international tourism. The World Travel and Tourism Council released its 2025 economic impact report for the Middle East. The report states the travel and tourism sector's total contribution to Saudi Arabia reached approximately $178 billion USD in 2025. The findings were presented during Finance Week sessions. This figure represents 64% of the tourism economy in the Middle East. The sector is showing advanced growth indicators reflecting a qualitative shift in performance.
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SBA Al-Ekhbariya
“استقطبت الفعاليات الترفيهية أكثر من 12 مليون و 600 ألف زائر في الربع الثالث من 2025 مع تنظيم 488 فعالية”
SBA Al-Ekhbariya
“المملكة تصدر السياحة في الشرق الأوسط بمئة وثمانية وسبعين مليار دولار في عام 2025”
SBA Al-Ekhbariya
“The World Travel and Tourism Council issued a statement including the key figures of the 2025 economic impact report for the Middle East region, and the total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the Kingdom reached about 178 billion US dollars in 2025.”
SBA Al-Ekhbariya
“Tourism in the Kingdom towards 178 billion US dollars, which is 64% of the tourism economy in the Middle East regions.”
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