In a meeting held on Thursday in Manama, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, held discussions with Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa. The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the 10th Meeting of the Ministers Responsible for Tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, with several GCC tourism ministers also in attendance.
During the discussions, Al-Khateeb expressed his appreciation for the hospitality received in Bahrain and highlighted the deep fraternal ties and collaborative efforts shared between the two nations, particularly within the tourism sector.
The two officials reviewed recent developments and growth prospects in tourism, emphasizing the importance of fostering closer cooperation and integration across the GCC. They also discussed mechanisms for exchanging expertise to bolster the sector's growth and elevate its competitiveness both regionally and globally, backed by the ongoing support of GCC leadership.