UAE dedicated to prop up joint action to boost tourism

Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, made this statement while participating in the 23rd regular session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism

Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, has highlighted the UAE’s commitment, upon the directives of its leadership, to supporting joint action to promote tourism in Arab countries, as well as its keenness to strengthen their cooperation in establishing a sustainable roadmap for advancing Arab tourism.

He made this statement while participating in the 23rd regular session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, which was held remotely and attended by ministers in charge of tourism in Arab countries.

During the meeting, Dr. Al Falasi highlighted the importance of coordinating, through the meetings of the council, in drafting new and effective frameworks for joint action aimed at developing the tourism sector in the region, most notably amidst the extraordinary conditions witnessed by the entire world due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its direct repercussions on the tourism sector.

He also stressed the importance of Arab inter-tourism and the necessity of implementing globally approved health and safety procedures, to create a safe environment for citizens, residents, visitors and employees of the tourism sector, which will also gain the trust of tourists.