RIYADH: Syria’s Tourism Ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with three Saudi technology firms to help accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s tourism sector.
The agreement with Tamkeen, Cipher and Hawaz aims to establish an integrated digital ecosystem to modernize tourism services, improve visitor experiences and strengthen institutional capabilities as Syria seeks to revive the industry through investment and technology.
The agreement comes as Syria steps up efforts to revive its tourism industry through investment and modernization.
According to the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, the country welcomed 3.52 million visitors in the first half of 2026, more than double the 1.67 million recorded during the same period last year, while foreign tourist arrivals surged 448 percent to 719,000.
In a statement, Tourism Minister Mazen Al-Salhani said: “Digital transformation is not simply a technology project — it is a strategic pillar of rebuilding a more competitive, resilient and future-ready tourism sector.
