Jeddah by jet ski: How the Red Sea is powering Saudi Arabia’s new tourism economy
article author: Reem WalidSun, 2025-07-20 00:28RIYADH: Once a trading port and gateway to holy cities, Jeddah’s Red Sea coast has transformed into a lively center for marine leisure, luxury tourism, and major yachting and water sports events.This shift shows Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 diversification plan in action, with private enterprise working alongside government-led reforms to help deliver new economic developments.In 2024, Jeddah’s Red Sea tourism figures were robust, with the Jeddah Season attracting over 1.7 million visitors in 52 days, according to the Saudi Press Agency.Main category: Business & EconomyTags: JeddahRed Sea tourismSaudi Vision 2030
