Aseer is one of the fastest rising tourist destinations in Saudi Arabia, with $3 billion of PIF projects in the pipeline for tourism and infrastructure. The province is in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia spanning an area of 80,000 square kilometers. Asir has a distinct natural landscape, with attractive mountains, plains, and sea beaches, as well as a pleasant climate throughout the year, all of which contributed to its quick growth as a significant tourist destination.
population
in landmass area
STRATEGIC SECTORS
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Tourism
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Trade
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Healthcare
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Agriculture
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Mining
KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
385,574
number of employees
312
active factories in Q3 2021
1
international airport and 1 domestic airport
171
dams
27
Hotels
1
industrial city
1
Sport City
5,594
roads length
28
Hospitals with 3,200 beds
16
Towns
REGIONAL BENEFITS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Develop
40,000+ housing units to suit all levels of income
Launch
Several projects in communications, health and transport industries
Upgrade
Abha's Airport to host 10 million passengers
Investments
worth over $13 billion in critical projects such as the development of attractions that will transform Asir into a global destination
Buid
23,000 hotel rooms to reach a total of 37,000 by 2030