Saudi Arabia to launch Red Sea tourism resorts

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the launch of a massive tourism project that will turn 50 islands and a string of sites on the Red Sea coast into luxury resorts.It covers more than 180 kilometres (112 miles) on Saudi Arabia's western coastline, stretching from Umm Lajj to Al-Wajh.Initial investments will be provided by the Public Investment Fund before the project is opened to international investors, state news agency SPA reported.