SPA Riyadh, February 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector saw significant growth in 2025, setting new records for spending and visitor numbers, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said during the Public Investment Fund Private Sector Forum. Al-Khateeb noted that the sector’s contribution to GDP has risen from 3.5% in 2019 to 5%, with a target of 10%, and that employment has surpassed one million, up from around 750,000. He emphasized the role