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Thursday, Jul 09, 2026

Saudi Tourism Development Fund Expands Luxury Hospitality Projects in AlUla and Tabuk

The Tourism Development Fund has signed agreements with international hospitality companies to develop ten new luxury resorts and cultural tourism projects in AlUla and Tabuk, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to attract one hundred fifty million annual visitors by the end of the decade.

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