Saudi Arabia among fastest-growing tourist destinations, says researcher

Abdul Latif Al-Afalq, a researcher in human history and culture, has stated that Saudi Arabia’s growing openness to tourism and culture does not pose a threat to the country’s identity. He noted that Saudi identity remains strong and is safeguarded by both the education and judicial systems, as global interest in Saudi culture continues to rise.

Speaking on the 'Al-Rased' program on Al-Ikhbariya channel, Al-Afalq said Saudi Arabia is now among the fastest-growing countries in terms of tourist numbers. He added, “We are not worried about our identity because it is stable,” emphasizing that institutions and regulations are in place to preserve it. He explained, “Our identity is protected through the education and judicial systems; we have no issue in this regard.”

He explained that the transformations brought about by the internet and global cultural openness have changed the nature of societies. The world is no longer made up of closed local communities, but is now more open and interconnected, with growing interest among people in learning about different cultures.

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He added that, like other countries, Saudi Arabia has entered a phase of cultural openness. The strong demand for tourism since the Kingdom opened its doors to visitors reflects the desire of people from around the world to learn about the country and its culture.