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One of the most ambitious projects is the $1 billion Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality, currently under development at Qiddiya and set to open in 2027. With a campus spanning five million square metres, the school has been described by Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb as a “gift from Saudi Arabia to the world”.
For Saudi students, this means stepping into one of the Kingdom’s fastest-growing industries with confidence. For the country, it means building a workforce that reflects both global service excellence and Saudi cultural pride. $1 Billion Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality The inclusion of Tourism and Hospitality at secondary level is only the beginning. Saudi Arabia is also investing in world-class higher education facilities to sustain this transformation. Key Highlights Scale: 5 million square metre campus in Qiddiya Investment: Over $1 billion, part of Saudi Arabia’s $800 billion tourism push Global Vision: Referred to by Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb as a “gift from Saudi Arabia to the world” Curriculum: Internationally recognised training in hospitality, tourism, and service industries
Impact: Expected to train thousands of students and professionals, supporting the creation of 1 million new jobs in the sector by 2030 This pipeline from secondary school classrooms to a state-of-the-art global training hub reflects a national strategy: to turn Saudi Arabia into not only a world- leading tourism destination but also a world-leading educator of hospitality talent.
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