Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi witnesses inauguration of 9th Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi witnesses inauguration of 9th Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum

Sharjah: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 9th edition of the Sharjah International Tourism and Travel Forum 2022, in the presence of His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy. Themed “Building a Sustainable Future for Tourism”, the event is organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) at the Sharjah Expo Centre.

National Tourism Strategy 2031

In a keynote address, His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy emphasised that the UAE has developed a tourism infrastructure and diversified the sector which is further enhanced by the National Tourism Strategy 2031 launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The strategy has been implemented to bolster UAE’s position as the most attractive tourist destination globally through the diversity and unique advantages of the seven emirates.

His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq Al-Marri noted that his ministry is collaborating with local and federal partners dedicated to tourism, including airlines, the World Tourism Organisation as well as other partners. Their