Qassim Region in Saudi Arabia saw strong tourism growth by Q3 2025, driven by hands-on experiences, nature exploration, and local heritage initiatives. Ministry of Tourism data shows about 3.7 million domestic and international visitors, with inbound tourism rising 4% compared with the same period in 2024, overall growth.
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, attracting 60.9 million local and international visitors. Total tourism spending exceeded SAR161.4 billion, reflecting a 4% growth compared to the same period in 2024.
Aseer Region in Saudi Arabia made a notable appearance on the national tourism scene during the first half of 2025, attracting 2.9 million tourists, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Visit Bahrain, a leading destination management company, has officially launched its 2025–2026 tourism season by welcoming a charter flight carrying around 180 tourists from Romania.
Three tourists died and two others sustained minor injuries after a boat carrying a group of 25 French nationals, along with a tour guide and the boat captain, capsized in the Wilayat of Muttrah, Muscat Governorate, Oman.
