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5 pieces filed under tourism
BusinessOct 21
Selling the Sand: How Tourism Became a Gulf Pillar
Once a stopover for transit passengers, the Gulf is now building a visitor economy meant to outlast oil itself.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldAug 26Stadium Diplomacy: The Logic Behind the Gulf's Sports Spree
Hosting tournaments and buying clubs is not vanity; it is a calculated bid for relevance, tourism and a softer global image.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldOct 16The Saudi Tourist e-Visa, Explained: How to Get One and What It Lets You Do
Five years ago you could barely visit as a tourist; now an online form and a short wait can get most travellers in.
By Mira Faraj
WorldSep 18AlUla: The Ancient Oasis Saudi Arabia Is Betting On for Cultural Tourism
Tombs carved by the Nabataeans, a mirrored concert hall, and a slow-tourism pitch built around 200,000 years of history.
By Sara Qureshi
WorldSep 4The Red Sea Project: Saudi Arabia's Bid to Build a Luxury Coast From Scratch
Hundreds of islands, a protected lagoon, and resorts pitched at travellers who have never thought of the kingdom as a beach destination.
By Diego Arroyo