Tourism Minister: Expecting High Tourist Numbers from Expo and World Cup
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib expects the Kingdom to welcome large numbers of tourists in the upcoming period, especially with the hosting of distinguished events such as Expo and the World Cup. He mentioned that efforts are underway to expand airports, including King Salman International Airport, which aims to handle up to 120 million passengers, to enhance capacity. He pointed out that the tourism sector accounts for about 5% of the gross domestic product and provides more than one million jobs. With advancements in artificial intelligence, some jobs will be affected while others will be maintained, amid the sector's growth and expansion.
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