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Zawya
03-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia posts $13.28bln travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits $41bln
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever annual travel surplus in 2024, reaching SR49.8 billion in the balance of payments, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank. The surplus surpassed the previous record of SR46 billion in 2023, marking a year-on-year growth of approximately 8.3%. The growth was driven primarily by a significant increase in spending by international visitors to the Kingdom. In 2024, inbound visitor spending soared to a record SR153.6 billion, compared to SR135 billion in 2023 — a 13.8% rise. Meanwhile, outbound travel spending by Saudi residents also increased. Travelers from the Kingdom spent SR103.8 billion abroad in 2024, up from SR88 billion the previous year, representing an 18% increase. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
02-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia posts SR49.8 billion travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits SR153.6 billion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever annual travel surplus in 2024, reaching SR49.8 billion in the balance of payments, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank. The surplus surpassed the previous record of SR46 billion in 2023, marking a year-on-year growth of approximately 8.3%. The growth was driven primarily by a significant increase in spending by international visitors to the Kingdom. In 2024, inbound visitor spending soared to a record SR153.6 billion, compared to SR135 billion in 2023 — a 13.8% rise. Meanwhile, outbound travel spending by Saudi residents also from the Kingdom spent SR103.8 billion abroad in 2024, up from SR88 billion the previous year, representing an 18% increase.
Arab News
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Marble Slab Creamery' ice cream shop
Marble Slab Creamery is one of the go-to destinations for ice cream lovers across the Kingdom, offering a fully customizable experience. Known for its handcrafted ice cream and a wide selection of mix-ins, the ice cream parlor allows customers to create their perfect dessert. The menu features a variety of sizes, with prices starting at SR21 ($5.60) for a small cup and going up to SR46 ($12) for a pint. Customers can select one or two flavors and add unlimited mix-ins at no extra charge. For those looking for something more indulgent, the tasty creations for SR29 offer pre-mixed combinations such as Nutella Matilda's cake, which blends Nutella ice cream, graham crackers, chocolate cake, and Nutella sauce, and cookie dough drizzle, featuring birthday cake ice cream, cookie dough, and chocolate sauce. The ice cream shop also offers a selection of ice cream cakes, including fun designs such as the Chanel ribbon cake and butterfly cake, as well as cookie cakes and cake'n'cup, a mix of chocolate and red velvet flavors served in individual cups. While the quality of the ice cream and the variety of flavors make it a great spot for a sweet treat, the prices are on the higher side compared to other ice cream parlors. For more information, check their Instagram @marbleslabksa.
