Organization of tourism ministry to develop sector, provide attractive investment climate: Al-Khatib

The approval for organizing the Ministry of Tourism culminates in a number of steps taken to support and develop the tourism sector in the Kingdom, diversify its fields, and provide an attractive environment for investment, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khatib.

The tourism sector across the Kingdom is witnessing a major shift, as it receives a great support from the leadership, Al-Khatib said.

The minister affirmed that the Saudi leadership believes in the significant economic and developmental impacts of tourism, both in terms of providing multiple and varied investment fields or increasing employment opportunities.

He pointed out that the Kingdom has huge potential in terms of having the necessary ingredients to create an integrated and diversified tourism industry, based on its vastness of area, topographical diversity, and the multiplicity of its geographical environments.

Vision 2030 is aimed at being in the forefront of global tourism destinations, Al-Khatib added, highlighting that the Kingdom was the first country across the world to be chosen by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to open a regional office.

According to the data compiled by Argaam, the Saudi Cabinet, approved on Tuesday, the organization for the ministries of tourism and sports.