Tourism a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s economic development

Tourism a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s economic development

ABU DHABI:  On World Tourism Day, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: "Tourism is one of the cornerstones of economic development. This is why, over the past few years, we have developed the tourism infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in line with the knowledge economy strategies implemented by the government. This includes enhancing the tourism workforce and encouraging more talent to contribute to the growth of the sector."He continued: "This year, World Tourism Day will be held under the theme of ‘Tourism and Rural Development', emphasising the role tourism plays in creating social and economic unity and cohesion, especially in developing areas. This comes during a challenging year for the worldwide tourism sector, as the COVID-19 pandemic has