Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Region launches a tourism partnership to transform heritage sites, boost visitor experiences and support Vision 2030 destination growth.

Saudi Arabia strengthens tourism through year-round Umrah travel and Red Sea luxury developments, supporting resilient visitor demand.

Saudi Arabia has entered a new phase of global pilgrimage tourism by introducing a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing travellers from key markets including the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia and India to make repeated journeys to the Kingdom within a 365-day period.

Saudi Arabia begins a major renovation of Makkah Hotel and Towers to improve accommodation quality and enhance pilgrim experiences.

Saudi Arabia expands its 2026 eVisa program to 66 countries, simplifying tourism, family visits, and Umrah travel with a one-year multiple-entry permit