Saudi Tourism Minister announces 4.45% growth in GDP from tourism sector

Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, announced that the tourism sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has experienced a remarkable 4.45% growth in the gross domestic product (GDP).

During his participation in the 10th Arab-China Business Conference, Minister Al-Khateeb highlighted that the ministry developed comprehensive plans for the travel and tourism sector, which is 3% of the labour market.

“The Kingdom will invest more than $800 billion during the next ten years”, the Minister said. Moreover, he noted that tourists may acquire Saudi tourist visas electronically.

Since the launch of tourism initiatives, 49 countries have been allowed to obtain electronic