ATM: Sheikh Mohammed welcomes everyone to Dubai

  • Date: 16-May-2021
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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ATM: Sheikh Mohammed welcomes everyone to Dubai

“We welcome everyone to Dubai.” This is the open invitation issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as the Arabian Travel Market 2021 began on Sunday. About 62 countries are taking part in the biggest tourism event of its kind since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We welcome everyone to Dubai, where the world's tourism recovery begins. Here, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel that humanity has passed through during the past year and a half,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group and Chairman of Dubai World, had officially inaugurated the 28th edition of the event at the World Trade Centre. “The exceptional response that this year’s in-person Arabian Travel Market has received from the international travel and tourism industry is a testimony to its confidence in Dubai’s ability to ensure the highest global benchmarks of health and safety. “The event raises Dubai’s profile not only as a safe destination for international industry events but also as a key player in shaping