RIYADH — Following the successful Jeddah industry engagement in
July, Tourism Malaysia reinforces its commitment to the Saudi market by hosting
its second industry networking event in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
marking another important milestone in expanding Malaysia’s presence in the
country during Visit Malaysia 2026– 2027 (VM2026–2027).
The exclusive gathering was graced by the presence of His Excellency
Dato’ Syed Mohamad Bakri Syed Abdul Rahman, the Ambassador of Malaysia to Saudi
Arabia, alongside Mr Zaidi Kassim, Director of Tourism Malaysia Jeddah, and
over 80 valued strategic partners from the travel trade and media organisations
in Riyadh, such as Gulf Air, Saudia and Almosafer.
Speaking at the event, Mr Zaidi Kassim reaffirmed the commitment to
continue strengthening tourism promotional efforts in Saudi Arabia. He also
highlighted that this initiative will renew the strategic move to elevate
promotional efforts with Saudi industry players in response to the impact of
the current geopolitical crisis in West Asia.
-Tourism Malaysia.
