Saudi Arabia aims to become a must-visit destination for thrill seekers


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Qiddiya is a resort dedicated to sports, leisure and the arts, with a roller coaster as the main focus. — AFP

Monumental hotels, creation of a nature reserve, showcasing cultural heritage and local crafts – there are many ways to build the tourist appeal of a town, region or even a country. Another approach to drawing international visitors is through the development of theme parks.

Since 2019, when Saudi Arabia began opening up its borders to international holidaymakers, the kingdom has been trying to turn this economic sector into a new financial windfall. And among the tourists Saudi Arabia is clearly determined to attract are jet-setting thrill-seekers.

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