TCA Abu Dhabi hosts Al Baha tourism development team
The support team of Tourism Development Steering Committee in Al Baha region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, concluded its visit to Abu Dhabi last week. The dignitaries visited the emirate in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
Headed by Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Majli, Mayor of Al Baha Region, and Zaher Mohammed Al Shehri, Director of Saudi Commission of Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) branch in Al Baha, the delegation comprised high-ranking officials and representatives of the water, agricultural, educational and vocational training sectors as well as the private sector.
TCA Abu Dhabi hosted the delegation as part of its hard work to combine Abu Dhabis position as a leading regional tourism destination, promote its cultural components on the international arena and support the exchange of knowledge among the regions entrepreneurs. The visit programme started with a complete presentation about TCA Abu Dhabis strategic plan that focuses on stimulating the tourism sector, diversifying the emirates tourism product and maintaining the authentic elements of local culture while paying special attention to the environment and sustainability. The presentation also highlighted TCA Abu Dhabis business essentials to attract the regional Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) specialised sector.
TCA Abu Dhabi has keen interest in exchanging knowledge and stepping up cooperation with our Saudi peers as the two countries share long-held brotherly ties and history and myriad common traditions. We were delighted to host Al Baha regions tourism development team, in a step towards reinforcing our joint efforts, activating strategic partnerships, promoting tourism, enhancing work environments and developing traditional crafts and products, said H.E. Jasem Al Darmaki, Acting Director General, TCA Abu Dhabi.
The delegation members visited Abu Dhabis iconic attractions including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, the UAEs first mega water park, Masdar City for sustainable energy, Al Ain Zoo and the popular Souq Al Qattara, which is located amidst Al Ains palm tree oases. The tour also included a stop at Abu Dhabi Municipality where visitors learned about the citys organisation and sustainability plans.
In Souq Al Qattara, the Saudi team was introduced to the development of restoration work on the historic clay building, set to be reused on a daily basis once restoration is complete, illustrating TCA Abu Dhabis efforts in preserving heritage and local culture, providing a highly professional atmosphere for artisans and craftspeople, marketing their products and documenting their ways of life for future generations.
