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PIF鈥檚 Dan Co. to launch resort in Al-Ahsa to boost Saudi tourism sector

The initiative is part of the Kingdom鈥檚 broader strategy to enhance the tourism industry and elevate hospitality standards across the country.
The initiative is part of the Kingdom鈥檚 broader strategy to enhance the tourism industry and elevate hospitality standards across the country.
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Updated 15 December 2024

PIF鈥檚 Dan Co. to launch resort in Al-Ahsa to boost Saudi tourism sector

PIF鈥檚 Dan Co. to launch resort in Al-Ahsa to boost Saudi tourism sector

RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 tourism sector is poised for significant growth with the announcement of a new resort project in Al-Ahsa by Dan Co., a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund.

The initiative is part of the Kingdom鈥檚 broader strategy to enhance the tourism industry and elevate hospitality standards across the country.

The resort will integrate sustainability, innovation, and high-quality service, in line with 黑料社区鈥檚 Vision 2030 objectives. By focusing on these key principles, the project aims to enhance the appeal of Al-Ahsa as both a local and international tourism destination.

This move is also aligned with the Kingdom鈥檚 ambitious goal of attracting 150 million visitors by 2030 and increasing the tourism sector鈥檚 contribution to the national gross domestic product from 6 percent to 10 percent.

Saad Al-Kroud, chairman of Dan Co., highlighted that the resort will leverage Al-Ahsa鈥檚 unique natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

The project will promote rural, recreational, and ecotourism, offering visitors a variety of experiences that showcase the region鈥檚 diverse landscapes and agricultural legacy.

鈥淏y focusing on the natural environment and cultural heritage, this development will offer distinctive experiences that cater to a wide range of interests, further solidifying Al-Ahsa鈥檚 position as a key destination in 黑料社区鈥檚 tourism map,鈥 Al-Kroud said.

As part of PIF鈥檚 broader vision to transform the Kingdom鈥檚 tourism landscape, Dan Co. is committed to promoting agritourism, adventure tourism, and ecotourism.

These initiatives aim to deepen the connection between visitors and nature, while creating economic opportunities for local communities and fostering sustainable development.

Through this project, Dan Co. aims not only to enhance 黑料社区鈥檚 tourism offerings but also to help diversify local economies and support the growth of thriving businesses in the region.


黑料社区, Canada explore ways to enhance cooperation in technology, innovation聽

黑料社区, Canada explore ways to enhance cooperation in technology, innovation聽
Updated 04 November 2025

黑料社区, Canada explore ways to enhance cooperation in technology, innovation聽

黑料社区, Canada explore ways to enhance cooperation in technology, innovation聽

RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 technology and innovation partnership with Canada is set to receive a boost after senior ministers met to explore new avenues of cooperation and strengthen trade ties. 

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said in a post on X that he met with Canada鈥檚 Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon to discuss ways to strengthen relations between the countries and to build partnerships that contribute to mutual economic growth, particularly in priority investment sectors. 

This comes as trade between the two nations continues to expand. In February, 黑料社区 exported SR641 million ($170 million) to Canada, marking an 86.6 percent increase from SR344 million in February 2024, according to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity.

It also follows an agreement in January 2024 for both countries to re-exchange trade delegations to enhance economic relations and boost trade and investment flows. 

In a subsequent post on X, Al-Falih stated: 鈥淭he dialogue took place between me and Anita Anand, the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the presence of the Saudi ambassador to Canada, Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi.鈥 

He added: 鈥淲e discussed supporting and strengthening relations between our two countries, and facilitating investment exchange, in order to achieve more fruitful cooperation in the most important sectors, which will bring success to both peoples.鈥 

Artificial intelligence has become a central pillar of 黑料社区鈥檚 post-oil economic strategy, with the Kingdom leveraging advanced technologies to drive data-led industries and automation. 

Now at the halfway point of Vision 2030, the country is accelerating efforts to position itself as a global technology leader, balancing innovation with sustainability goals. 
Key initiatives 鈥 including the Project Transcendence program, valued at around $100 billion 鈥 aim to further establish 黑料社区 as a global hub for AI innovation. 

Over the past five years, 黑料社区 has made significant progress toward establishing itself as a regional artificial-intelligence hub. PwC projects that AI could contribute about $235 billion 鈥 or 12.4 percent 鈥 to the Kingdom鈥檚 gross domestic product by 2030.