Riyadh Governor Reviews Northern Route for Saudi Winter 2026–2027
RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz reviewed plans for the Northern Route under Saudi Winter 2026–2027 on Wednesday, focusing on tourism experiences built around the region’s natural landscapes, heritage and culture.
Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb and regional officials attended the meeting at Qasr Al-Hukm.
The route aims to develop tourism experiences across governorates in Riyadh Region and help local communities benefit from opportunities in the sector.
Plans presented at the meeting included training tour guides and involving associations and local communities in providing tourism products and experiences.
Al-Khateeb briefed the governor on tourism indicators for Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Region, alongside efforts to attract investment, develop hospitality facilities and improve services for domestic and international visitors.
Prince Faisal emphasized the route’s role in highlighting the governorates’ natural and cultural assets, broadening the range of visitor experiences and increasing local participation in tourism.
Al-Khateeb said Riyadh Region was a principal destination within Saudi Winter and that the Northern Route was intended to strengthen tourism’s contribution to economic and social development.
Source: SPA.
