Saudi Arabia’s heritage tourism credentials were given a boost in late June, following UNESCO’s decision to add Al Ahsa Oasis to its list of World Heritage sites.
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Recent moves by the Abu Dhabi and UAE governments to waive or reduce hotel and visa fees are expected to bolster the emirate’s increasingly active tourism sector and pave the way for more investment.
Moves to expand promotional activities in India, China and Russia, coupled with the easing of visa requirements, have helped to diversify Qatar’s tourism industry, helping to offset a fall in arrivals from neighbouring states.
The opening of the new Muscat International Airport (MCT), coupled with investments in hotel infrastructure, are expected to bring Oman closer to achieving its goal of more than doubling tourism’s contribution to GDP by 2040.
Economic update | New international hotel announced for Sharjah on back of rising guest numbers
30 Nov 2017
High-end hotel investments, new flight connections and an active meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment are combining to drive growth in Sharjah’s tourism industry.
Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector marked a significant milestone earlier this month, with the official opening of its landmark cultural project, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, on November 11.