Beyond Oil: Saudi’s Tourism Ambitions in Aseer
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Energy Policy
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Swapnil Sujal
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is transforming Aseer into a key tourism hub with multi-billion-dollar investments. Major projects include luxury mountain destinations, the Alwadi development, and a sixfold expansion of Abha International Airport. By 2030, Aseer aims to attract 10 million visitors, create thousands of jobs, and boost the kingdom’s non-oil GDP.