Saturday, December 17, 2022 – 1:24 PM
With the aim of highlighting the tourist destinations in the country during the most beautiful winter campaign in the world.
• The tour included important sites on the tourist map of the city, including Khorfakkan Market, Salem Al-Mutawa Mosque and Khorfakkan Amphitheater.
• More than 177 billion dirhams, the percentage of the tourism sector’s contribution to the country’s gross domestic product.
• The hotel occupancy rate in the UAE is among the highest in the world at a rate of 72.8%.
SHARJAH, 17th December / WAM / His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, visited a number of tourist attractions in the city of Khorfakkan, in the Emirate of Sharjah, with the aim of highlighting the tourist destinations in the country, and in conjunction with the launch of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy The President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” organized the third edition of the “The Most Beautiful Winter in the World” campaign, which represents a major part of the UAE’s domestic tourism strategy.
His Excellency said: “The tourism sector in the country has witnessed a quantum leap, in terms of infrastructure, legislation and initiatives that have strengthened the UAE’s position on the global tourism map, the latest of which was the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to consolidate the country’s position as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, and to enhance Its competitiveness by attracting AED 100 billion in additional tourism investments, and doubling the number of tourists to 40 million with an expected total contribution of AED 450 billion to GDP by 2031.”
His Excellency pointed out that Khor Fakkan enjoys picturesque nature, clean air, mountains and historical archaeological sites that reflect the privacy and distinction of the tourist sites that the Emirates abound in, in addition to innovative and pioneering tourism projects that were launched under the directives and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who is This strengthened the status of this charming coastal city as a sustainable tourist and leisure destination, both locally and globally.
Khorfakkan market.
His Excellency visited the old Khorfakkan market, which is one of the most important heritage and tourist destinations in the city of Khorfakkan, and includes many ancient heritage vocabulary, in addition to its distinctive architectural design, as it has become one of the most important tourist attractions in the city following its recent restoration and rehabilitation.
Khorfakkan Amphitheater.
His Excellency also visited the “Khorfakkan Amphitheater”, which embodies a prominent artistic painting and a dazzling cultural landmark in the Emirate of Sharjah. The amphitheater, which is the largest development project in the city, was built on a total area of 190,000 square feet at the foot of Jabal Al-Sayyidah and overlooks the beach of Khorfakkan. This allows visitors to enjoy the picturesque nature of the city. It is also a prominent tourist and cultural destination that hosts many events and artistic performances.
Salem Al Mutawa Mosque.
His Excellency also visited the “Salem Al-Mutawa” mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the city of Khor Fakkan, whose image adorns the five-dirham banknote of the UAE, and is characterized by ancient architectural designs, including its wooden ceiling, and its gate of the original Arab style with inscriptions testifying to the region’s antiquity, its small mihrab, and its minaret. not exceeding a few metres.
It is noteworthy that the tourism sector in the UAE contributes more than 177 billion dirhams to the country’s gross domestic product, and the hotel occupancy rate in the country is among the highest in the world at a rate of 72.8%, and the number of hotel guests reached 12 million, with a growth rate of 42% during the first half of 2022.
His conversion to Al-Hussein / Ahmed Al-Nuaimi
