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  1. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH)

    Foundation. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), since its inception has passed through several stages before getting its current structure and become the first ever government agency responsible for the tourism sector in the Kingdom. Saudi Council of Ministers on 12/1/1421H (16/04/2000), issued, Resolution No. (9) For the ...

  2. Ministry of Tourism

    Explore the rich culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia with the official Ministry of Tourism website. Find travel tips, attractions, and more.

  3. Ministry of Tourism (Saudi Arabia)

    The Ministry of Tourism (MoT; Arabic: وزارة السياحة, romanized: Wizārah al-Sīāḥah), before 2020 as the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), [1] [2] till 2015 as the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and prior to 2008 as the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT), is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia that is concerned with the tourism ...

  4. Heritage Introduction

    Heritage Introduction Saudi Arabia is a land with a rich and diverse heritage, drawn from the large number of civilizations that have flourished over the centuries. The Heritage Commission works to conserve these natural assets by supporting and guiding practitioners in the field, developing the sector through a range of initiatives and ...

  5. About the Commission

    The Commission is responsible for advancing and preserving the heritage sector in the Kingdom by proposing a sector strategy within the framework of the National Strategy for Culture and following up on its implementation after its approval by the Ministry. ... Honoring Saudi Arabia's heritage as a cultural treasure nationally and ...

  6. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage chief highlights

    RIYADH: Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) President Prince Sultan bin Salman on Monday iterated that Saudi Arabia's care for tourism and heritage represents its care for ...

  7. Ministry of Tourism

    The Ministry of Tourism, before 2020 as the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), till 2015 as the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and prior to 2008 as the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT), is a government ministry in Saudi Arabia that is concerned with the tourism sector of the country. Established in the year 2000 through a royal decree by King ...

  8. Vision, Mission, Objectives and core values

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed its commitment to develop meeting industry, realizing its importance in supporting the economic diversification process and not only relying on oil production and exportation. ... Therefore, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has taken a number of initiatives to develop the ...

  9. Saudi heritage commission launches online platform to monitor tourism

    RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has launched an online platform to monitor the performance of tourist activities. "The commission has launched the national ...

  10. SCTH launches e-services for tourism activity licensing

    By Innovation-sa on March 1, 2020 in News. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has launched a set of e-services for online licensing of several tourism activities, thereby facilitating fast-tracking of licensing as well as promoting growth and quality of the tourism sector. In line with the objectives of Vision 2030 ...

  11. Saudi tourism commission adds 25 sites to heritage list

    The number of heritage sites placed on the National Antiquities Register since its establishment is now 8,218. JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) approved the ...

  12. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage

    Other articles where Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage is discussed: Sultan ibn Salman Al Saud: …the first secretary-general of the Supreme Tourism Commission in Saudi Arabia when the organization was formed in 2000. In this position, he worked to expand and enhance the tourism sector in his country by playing a leading role in developing the country's tourism strategy and ...

  13. Saudi Arabia Invites Tourists: What You Need to Know

    The Saudi tourism commission also partnered with the World Travel and Tourism Council, the global organization that represents the private sector of the travel and tourism industry, to help make ...

  14. Dr. Jasir Al Harbash Appointed CEO of Heritage Commission

    Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has appointed Dr. Jasir Al-Harbash as CEO of the Heritage Commission.The appointment comes in line with the ministry's efforts to organize and develop the heritage sector and its practitioners.Al-Harbash has vast and rich experience in the heritage sector as he served as the general ...

  15. News Article

    Vision 2030 Plan Aims to Make Saudi Arabia a Top Five Global Destination RIYADH - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced a partnership with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage to make Saudi Arabia a top five inbound destination, with 100 million international and domestic visits, by 2030. The strategic partnership will harness the power and expertise of ...

  16. Saudi Arabia wants you to come on vacation

    Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage The Empty Quarter, which covers almost a quarter of the Arabian Peninsula, and 80% of which is in Saudi Arabia, is the largest continuous desert ...

  17. Saudi Arabia's tourism authority adds 19 new heritage sites to

    JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage's (SCTH) Asir office has added records of 19 new archaeological sites to the National Antiquities Register. SCTH official Mohammed ...

  18. Umbrella Programme for the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage

    What is the project about. The Umbrella Programme is conceived with the overriding objective of designing a long-term framework for the technical cooperation between the Supreme Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) and the UN System in the context of the strategic national quest for economic diversification, including the increased contribution of promising services sectors ...

  19. SCTH to open 140 heritage sites as part of reform plan

    The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced that it will establish 140 new heritage projects as part of its national reform program plan. A source said the projects would cost an estimated SR10.4 billion under 13 initiatives headed by the commission.

  20. Ministry of Tourism

    The Ministry of Tourism is one of the governmental bodies of Saudi Arabia and part of the cabinet. It was established by a royal decree on 25 February 2020 after transforming the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage into an independent Ministry. The current and first Tourism minister is Ahmed al-Khatib.

  21. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage uses hot springs to

    JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has been pushing businesspeople to invest in medical tourism that can boost the local tourism sector. The SCTH has established ...

  22. Saudi Heritage Commission Receives 146 Artifacts from Antiquities

    Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission received on Sunday 146 artifacts from the Antiquities Association. The commission will conduct studies and research on the artifacts to uncover their original locations, and the ancient civilizations associated with them. The commission conveyed its appreciation to the association's officials for this initiative, noting that it is a reflection of the strong ...

  23. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage registers 32

    JEDDAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) registered 32 archaeological and historical sites in the National Antiquities Register in the first quarter of 2018, bringing ...

  24. Immersive architectural tourism іn Saudi Arabia

    At the heart оf Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 lies a strategic commitment tо showcase its rich cultural heritage and architectural innovations tо the world. This ambitious agenda seeks not only tо enhance tourism but also tо protect the nation's cultural legacy, inviting visitors tо explore its unique offerings. Architectural tourism serves as a powerful means for ...