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Saudi tourism activities grow, with tourist lodges leading at 52%

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The ministry said the number of active commercial registrations across several tourism-related activities rose by between 32 and 52 percent in 2026. It linked the growth to expanding business and investment opportunities as tourism destinations are developed under Vision 2030.

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