RIYADH: The Ministry of Tourism recently organized a job fair in Makkah to empower national talent in specialized tourism roles.
The event was part of the Ahlaha job fairs, held across various regions in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The fairs help connect Saudi job seekers in different tourism fields with establishments in the sector, including hospitality facilities.
The Makkah fair offered more than 2,400 job opportunities and attracted more than 3,300 job seekers, with strong participation from hospitality establishments and international hotel chains.
Makkah hosts the highest number of ministry-licensed hospitality facilities in the Kingdom, the SPA reported.
The exhibition reflected the ministry’s efforts to achieve Vision 2030 goals by promoting tourism and enhancing Saudi participation in the national tourism industry, building a strong foundation of qualified human resources.
The Ahlaha job fairs target job seekers in various tourism specializations, offering direct engagement that supports sustainable, high-quality job creation and improves services for visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
