Radisson Hotel Madinah held its official opening ceremony on February 18, 2026, under the patronage of Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Tourism Development Fund (TDF). The event marks a step in expanding hospitality infrastructure in Madinah to serve visitors and pilgrims.
Minister Highlights Hospitality Expansion Goals
Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and TDF Board Chairman, said the opening reflects the Fund’s commitment to enabling high-quality, diversified projects that meet visitor needs. He stated: “Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Al Madinah.”
“Saudi Arabia continues to advance the development of the hospitality sector across different regions to ensure the provision of exceptional accommodation experiences that enhance the visitor journey and support the sustainable growth of tourism, particularly in cities of religious and historical significance such as Al Madinah.”
Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and TDF Board Chairman
TDF CEO Confirms Economic and Development Impact
TDF CEO Qusai Al-Fakhri confirmed that the Radisson Hotel Madinah represents a quality addition to the hospitality ecosystem in a destination with diverse religious, economic, cultural, and historical significance. He stated the hotel will enhance accommodation capacity, create employment opportunities, and improve quality of life in Madinah.
Radisson Hotel Madinah: Key Facilities and Location
The four-star Radisson Hotel Madinah spans an area exceeding 2,300 square meters and comprises 165 rooms. The property sits adjacent to Quba Mosque, approximately 12 minutes by car from the Prophet’s Mosque and 20 minutes from Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
The hotel includes a restaurant, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and sports facilities. Moreover, the property contributes to local economic activity and supports the broader tourism and hospitality ecosystem in Madinah.
TDF Portfolio in Madinah Exceeds SAR 1.5 Billion
The Radisson Hotel Madinah is part of the TDF’s broader portfolio of tourism projects across the Kingdom. The Fund has contributed to enabling more than 130 tourism projects in Madinah, with total contributions exceeding SAR 1.5 billion and accommodation capacity surpassing 2,100 hotel rooms.
These efforts align with the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030, which target increased tourism sector contributions to the national economy. The TDF’s role as the national enabler of the tourism sector continues to drive investment and sustainable development across Saudi Arabia’s key destinations.
Madinah holds year-round significance as a destination for religious tourism, and the expansion of its hospitality infrastructure is central to the Kingdom’s broader strategy to increase visitor numbers in the coming years.
