Riyadh, August 22, 2023, In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Ministry of Tourism has joined forces with esteemed academic institutions such as King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Khalid University, the University of Tabuk, Batterjee Medical College, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, as well as renowned international institutions specializing in tourism education. Together, they have unveiled an impressive array of five specialized educational programs designed to offer master's degrees and applied diplomas in the thriving domains of tourism and hospitality. In response to market demands for skilled professionals in various regions of the Kingdom, these programs have been developed with the aim of catering to those needs. The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Tourism Education Initiative, a program designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the tourism and hospitality sectors in the Kingdom. In a bid to achieve the ambitious goals set forth in the National Strategy of Tourism Development and the Saudi Vision 2030, the Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its plan to create a staggering one million job opportunities across various sectors within the tourism industry by the year 2030. This strategic move aims to not only boost the nation's tourism sector but also contribute significantly to the overall economic growth and development of Saudi Arabia.
