AlMadinah AlMunawarah Chamber, Saudi Arabia reported that tourism is a major economic driver and ranks as the fourth-largest employer in the region, providing jobs for 11% of Madinah’s total workforce in the first quarter of 2025.
Abu Dhabi will host the CIS Marketplace tomorrow (October 14), bringing together top travel trade professionals from across the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Oman's hospitality sector showed strong performance through August 2025, with 3 to 5-star hotels experiencing an 8.2% increase in guest numbers to RO1.52 million ($3.9 million) and a 17.4% rise in total revenue to approximately RO175.4 million.
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism inaugurated its new offices in Makkah and Madinah regions as part of its strategic initiative to enhance the efficiency of services within the tourism sector.
Sohar International is supporting Oman’s tourism and economic growth through strategic partnerships, nationwide platforms, and flagship events, including roadshows in Sohar, Ibri, and Musandam, engaging communities and local teams to boost regional activation and audience participation.
The UAE tourism sector delivered a robust performance last year, with its contribution to the national GDP rising to 15 per cent, compared to six per cent in 2021, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.
Morocco achieved a milestone in its tourism sector in 2025, securing a record-breaking 19.8 million arrivals, according to official data released by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced its events calendar for the first half of 2026, featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences across sectors including security, healthcare, food, energy, mobility, tourism, technology and culture.
Syria’s tourism sector recorded a strong recovery in 2025, with Arab and foreign arrivals rising sharply as improved security conditions and policy measures helped revive travel flows, the Syrian Ministry of Tourism said.
Oman’s tourism sector is rapidly growing, boosting GDP from 1.6% in 2020 to 2.7% in 2024. Minister Sayyid Ibrahim Al Busaidi highlighted the sector’s role in economic diversification, supported by policies and RO 2.6 billion ($6.7 billion) in investments under the Tenth Five-Year Plan.
