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Hido secures new investment to scale local tourism experiences in KSA
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Hido secures new investment to scale local tourism experiences in KSA

Hido the Saudi app connecting visitors with local guides and cultural experiences has closed a new investment round backed by the Tourism Development Fund. The platform has been supported by the TDF since its seed round in 2022.

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