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Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced a series of new and future tourism projects to look forward to in the emirate at on the Day two of the World Trade Market (WTM) 2021 in London.
Shehara Rizly
The Authority announced that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) includes the management of two new tourist resorts in Al Dhaid and Khorfakkan cities in Sharjah. Additional new and notable tourism projects were also highlighted, such as Sharjah Safari in Al Dhaid, the Moon Retreat in Mleiha, Al Suhub Rest House in Khorfakkan, Kalba Waterfront, family parks, and plans to develop the emirate’s beaches, including Al Heerah and Al Luluyah.
Tourism is a key pillar of Sharjah’s economy and the national economy in general,” says H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, SCTDA. “It is a necessary requirement to drive sustainable development at every level. As the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) sought to strengthen its relations with the European market by actively taking part in the World Travel Market exhibition in London.
WTM is an opportunity for us to highlight the great potential tourism sector of Sharjah has, showcasing the emirate’s various tourist attractions, which are, once again, drawing tourists from around the world as travel restrictions are gradually rolled back and air traffic rebounds,” he adds.
“We are committed to the vision of our wise leadership, which calls for working towards advancing the emirate’s standing on the world tourism map,” H.E. Al Midfa added. “To that end, we have introduced a host of development projects in the tourism sector and continue to promote our attractions, and diverse terrains that characterise the Emirate of Sharjah.”
“Our participation in this year’s edition of the WTM exhibition offers an ideal platform for us and our partners from the government and private sectors to showcase the progress they have made in hospitality, tourism, and infrastructure projects, among other developments currently underway in the emirate,” H.E. Al Midfa continued.
H.E. went on to assert that WTM has provided Sharjah with the opportunity to communicate with experts and decision makers in the European and global tourism markets.
“We have a chance to restore confidence in the sector by highlighting the preventive steps and norms put in place to ensure visitors’ health and safety, “We are optimistic about the period ahead as we witness the cultural and developmental advancements the emirate has made under the leadership of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah,” H.E. Al Midfa concluded.
