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MATATO Leads High-Level Mission to Saudi Arabia to Boost Maldives Tourism
MATATO ran a partnerships exploration mission to Saudi Arabia from October 5–7, 2025, holding meetings with the Maldives Embassy in Riyadh and the Middle East Broadcasting Center, and signing a Memorandum of Understanding on joint tourism marketing. The association outlined initiatives such as Riyadh–Malé flight packages, halal-friendly resort services and Arabic-language support to convert Saudi interest into sustained visitation.
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exceeding 35 millionSaudi Arabia populationThe StandardWith a population exceeding 35 million and rapidly increasing air connectivity, Saudi Arabia represents one of the most dynamic outbound tourism markets in the Middle East.
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130%Year-on-year growth in Saudi stopover arrivalsThe Standardmarking a 130% year-on-year growth
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MATATO met with the Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC) to explore storytelling partnerships.The StandardAdditionally, MATATO met with the Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC) — the region's leading media conglomerate — to explore storytelling partnerships
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