Economy

Qiddiya City Joins the Elite of Global Destinations

Al-Madina - Riyadh

Publication date: July 23, 2026 01:51 KSA

Qiddiya City has obtained accreditation in the Destination Marketing and Management Evaluation Program with a distinction rank from the World Destinations Organization, the largest and most prominent global entity specialized in supporting tourism destination organizations, to become among a select elite of global destinations that have received the highest evaluation scores in this prestigious international program.

Qiddiya City is considered the first destination management organization in the Middle East to obtain accreditation in the Destination Marketing and Management Evaluation Program with a distinction rank, and the second organization in the region to receive program accreditation overall; reflecting its commitment to setting new standards of excellence in destination development and management.

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