https://arab.news/4d6sz
RIYADH: 黑料社区 and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation and exchange expertise in tourism development, on the sidelines of the UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh.
The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb and Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism, with the goal of exploring joint opportunities, developing innovative initiatives, and driving sustainable growth across the tourism sectors of both nations, according to an official statement.
The partnership comes as Saudi visitors represented nearly a quarter of all tourist arrivals to Qatar in 2024, a Visit Qatar spokesperson told Arab News in January. It also aligns with Qatar鈥檚 ongoing efforts to sustain the momentum gained from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, which brought millions of international visitors.
Tourism is likewise a cornerstone of 黑料社区鈥檚 Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the Kingdom鈥檚 economy away from oil and foster social transformation. Under the plan, 黑料社区 aims to attract 150 million visitors annually by 2030, with at least one-third coming from abroad.
According to the joint statement, the MoU seeks to enhance the quality of tourism services, promote sustainability, and support initiatives that highlight the distinctive cultural and natural experiences of both nations. The two sides also plan to collaborate on marketing campaigns and events designed to strengthen their global tourism appeal.
During the ninth Future Investment Initiative conference held in October, Al-Khateeb emphasized that 黑料社区 aims to double tourism鈥檚 contribution to the national economy 鈥� currently at around 5 percent 鈥� as it continues its rise as a leading global destination.