Saudi diving industry evolves from maritime heritage into blue-economy pillar

RIYADH: Stretching thousands of kilometers along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia’s coastlines are driving a rapidly expanding diving and marine tourism sector. Rooted in centuries-old pearl-diving traditions in the Farasan Islands and Gulf ports, diving has evolved into a structured, high-value investment sector aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s growing blue economy. Saudi waters offer...