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7 pieces filed under tourism
The Shopping Festival Is Really Macroeconomic Policy
How the region's grand sales seasons quietly do the work of tourism strategy, monetary stimulus, and city branding all at once
By Marcus Okafor
WorldJun 29
Pilgrimage Corridors and the Soft Infrastructure of Faith
Trains, hotels, and apps built for the faithful are becoming some of the region's most ambitious infrastructure
By Marcus Okafor
BusinessOct 21
Selling the Sand: How Tourism Became a Gulf Pillar
Once a stopover for transit passengers, the Gulf is now building a visitor economy meant to outlast oil itself.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldAug 26
Stadium Diplomacy: The Logic Behind the Gulf's Sports Spree
Hosting tournaments and buying clubs is not vanity; it is a calculated bid for relevance, tourism and a softer global image.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldOct 16
The Saudi Tourist e-Visa, Explained: How to Get One and What It Lets You Do
Five years ago you could barely visit as a tourist; now an online form and a short wait can get most travellers in.
By Mira Faraj
WorldSep 18
AlUla: The Ancient Oasis Saudi Arabia Is Betting On for Cultural Tourism
Tombs carved by the Nabataeans, a mirrored concert hall, and a slow-tourism pitch built around 200,000 years of history.
By Sara Qureshi
WorldSep 4
The Red Sea Project: Saudi Arabia's Bid to Build a Luxury Coast From Scratch
Hundreds of islands, a protected lagoon, and resorts pitched at travellers who have never thought of the kingdom as a beach destination.
By Diego Arroyo