Saudi Arabia requires 8,000 new tourist guides by 2030 as it expands its tourism industry under plans to diversify the national economy, local media said.
Arab News attributed the estimated figure to Ahmed Al Jaid, a member of the Saudi Society for Tourist Guides (SSTG).
Al Jaid said there are currently 500 tourist guides in Saudi Arabia, however, 8,000 licensed guides, including mutawif (pilgrim) guides, are needed to help deliver the kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic diversification plans.
He also said the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (NCTNH) and the SSTG provide courses for those working in the tourism sector to improve their skills.
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