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Saudi Arabia has introduced an array of ambitious projects aimed at reshaping the nation into a global economic force. These initiatives, involving substantial investments in the billions of dollars, are designed to diversify the economy, generate employment opportunities, and position the country as a premier destination for trade and tourism.

Marjan, the developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, has revealed plans for a new landmark supported by Hilton on Al Marjan Island, a prominent tourism, business, and investment destination in the Northern Emirate.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has entered into two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Brazil and Switzerland to bolster collaboration in the realm of air transportation. These agreements were formalized during the UAE delegation’s involvement in the fifteenth ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2023) event, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the way in the Middle East, with expectations of 33 million leisure travelers in 2023, as revealed by the WTM Global Travel Report. This impressive growth marks a significant recovery from the pandemic for the Middle East’s tourism industry, surpassing the 2019 figure of 29 million leisure travelers by 13%.