Khaberni - The United Arab Emirates topped the list of Arab countries in tourism revenue in 2024, with a total of 57 billion dollars, and an increase of 10%, while Saudi Arabia ranked second with revenues amounting to 41 billion dollars, and growth of 14%, according to data from the World Tourism Organization.
Qatar ranked fifth in the Arab world with revenues of 8.4 billion dollars, while Bahrain ranked eighth in the Arab world with total tourism revenues of 3.7 billion dollars, and a growth rate of 12%.
Kuwait recorded the highest growth rate among the Gulf and Arab countries at 35%, registering tourism revenues of 2.3 billion dollars, following the opening of tourist visas to the country, and hosting the "Zain Gulf 26" championship, which took place last December and January.
Egypt ranked third in the Arab world with total revenues of 15.3 billion dollars, and Morocco ranked fourth with 11.3 billion, while Jordan and Lebanon ranked sixth and seventh, and Tunisia ninth.
According to data from the World Tourism Organization, this substantial leap seen in the Gulf countries in tourism revenues reflects the growing momentum in the tourism sector, driven by extensive government efforts to develop entertainment and cultural sectors and diversify tourism experiences.
It is worth mentioning that the added value of the travel and tourism sector in the gross domestic product of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries amounted to 247.1 billion US dollars by the end of 2024, an increase of 31.9% compared to 2019.
