Astana (TDI): Kazakhstan witnessed a notable rise in tourism from the Arab world in 2024, with a 62 percent increase in visitors from five Arab nations, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Data from the Border Service revealed that the number of tourists from Oman surged by 80 percent, exceeding 15,000 visitors.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) followed closely, with 14,700 tourists, a 40 percent increase compared to 2023. Saudi Arabia witnessed a 47 percent rise, contributing more than 9,000 visitors.
Meanwhile, tourist arrivals from Qatar surged by 50 percent, and travelers from Bahrain nearly quadrupled compared to 2022.
In a bid to further attract visitors from the Gulf region, Kazakhstan participated in the Arabian Travel Market, organized in Dubai from April 28 to May 1.
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The national stand underlined major tourist destinations including Almaty, Astana, and the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
The country promoted a wide range of travel offerings, from cultural and culinary routes to scientific and educational visits.
Kazakhstan was also among the most favorite destinations for Arab travelers during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, marking the end of Ramadan.
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Overall, the country continues to solidify its status as a rising global tourism destination.
In 2024, the country welcomed 15.3 million visitors, a 66 percent increase from the previous year. Among them were 655,000 tourists from China, 146,000 from India, 130,000 travelers from Türkiye, 92,000 from Germany, and 40,000 from South Korea.
