Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target |

Madinah

Hajj and Umrah Program

Detailed analysis of the Hajj and Umrah Program, Saudi Arabia's initiative to expand pilgrim capacity, enhance the pilgrim experience, and develop the Holy Cities as world-class destinations for religious tourism.

Feb 22, 2026

Investing in Madinah Region

Regional investment guide to Madinah covering religious tourism, Knowledge Economic City, agriculture, and Vision 2030 growth.

Feb 22, 2026

Madinah

Islam's second-holiest city and the site of the Prophet's Mosque, a major destination for pilgrims and a growing centre for knowledge and cultural industries.

Feb 22, 2026

Promoting Islamic Values and National Identity

How Saudi Arabia is reinforcing its role as custodian of Islam's holiest sites while scaling Umrah capacity toward 30 million pilgrims and expanding UNESCO heritage recognition under Vision 2030.

Feb 22, 2026

Saudi Religious Tourism: Hajj, Umrah, and the 16.92 Million Pilgrim Economy

Analysis of Saudi Arabia's religious tourism covering Hajj and Umrah operations, capacity expansion, and economics.

Feb 22, 2026

Umrah and Hajj: Scaling the Sacred Journey

Saudi Arabia's Umrah and Hajj priority under Vision 2030 targets expanding Umrah capacity from 8 million to 30 million pilgrims annually. With 16.92 million foreign Umrah visitors in 2024 surpassing the 11.3 million target, the Kingdom is transforming pilgrim infrastructure, digitizing services, and enriching the spiritual experience at Islam's holiest sites.

Feb 22, 2026