The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has held a series of meetings with Hajj affairs offices from 78 countries to enhance readiness, monitor operational plans, and align requirements and timelines ahead of the upcoming Hajj season.
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The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the latest developments in early preparations for the Hajj 2027 and ongoing development projects designed to facilitate the pilgrims' journey.
Saudi Arabia welcomed 61.2 million tourists in the first half of 2026, with tourism spending reaching SR151.9 billion ($40.5 billion), Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said at the opening of the Kingdom’s pavilion at World Travel Market London 2026.
Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) Ahmed Al-Khateeb inaugurated the Saudi Land pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 on Tuesday.
The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council are betting on multi-country trips to revive a tourism market that generated over $130 billion last year.
