Manama: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, is participating today in the 10th meeting of the ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain in Manama.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting builds on ongoing GCC tourism cooperation and follows discussions held during the extraordinary meeting of GCC ministers responsible for tourism last April. It reflects continued coordination among GCC states and efforts to strengthen the sector's readiness to respond to evolving developments.
The agenda of the meeting is expected to cover recent developments in the tourism sector and several shared priorities. These include strengthening sector readiness and resilience, advancing joint GCC tourism initiatives, and supporting greater integration across destinations. Additionally, the gathering will provide an opportunity to exchange expertise and perspectives on how the sector can respond to change and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Saudi Arabia's involvement in this meeting underscores its commitment to supporting joint GCC tourism efforts, coordinating on shared priorities, and advancing cooperation among GCC states. This participation comes amid strong momentum in intra-GCC tourism, highlighted by Saudi Arabia welcoming approximately 3.2 million inbound tourists from GCC countries in the first half of 2026. This figure underscores the scale of the Gulf tourism market and the potential it holds for enhancing tourism flows across the region.