Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia will see an influx of tourists following the approval of projects worth SR3.5bn ($932m).
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb met with several investors and entrepreneurs during his visit to Al Ahsa Governorate, part of his tour across various regions and governorates of the Kingdom coinciding with the Saudi winter events calendar.
In the meeting, he highlighted the main investment opportunities in the tourism sector, emphasising the ministry’s commitment to providing comprehensive services and facilities to enable investors to join this promising sector.
Saudi tourism in Al Ahsa
Minister Al Khateeb noted that the tourism ecosystem supports numerous projects in Al Ahsa, including 17 unique tourism initiatives valued at more than SR3.5bn ($932m), providing more than 1,800 hotel rooms.
The projects aim to boost the tourism sector, leveraging Al Ahsa’s exceptional features that qualify it to become a major tourist destination in the Kingdom and the region, the minister said.
During his tour, he made a stop at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Al Ahsa Governorate, a beneficiary of the Tourism Development Fund.
Covering an area of more than 10,000sq m and costing more than SR200m ($53m), the hotel boasts more than 180 rooms.
It stands as a model tourist destination that combines international luxury with local authenticity, reflecting the unique charm of Al Ahsa.
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