Tourism sector essential for economic growth

TDT | Manama                                                  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal has asserted that developing the tourism sector is essential for supporting the national economy, and a major national priority for translating His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives into the ground.

Speaker Zainal commended the role played by the Ministry of Tourism in reviving the tourism sector, promoting the kingdom’s rich cultural components and adapting them to attract tourists and tourism investments, as well as striving to achieve the goals that serve the country and citizens, in accordance with the plans and strategies implemented by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

She made the statements while receiving yesterday the Minister of Tourism, Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, whom she congratulated on the precious royal trust bestowed upon her by appointing her to her post, wishing her every success in carrying out the tasks entrusted to her.

The two sides reviewed future plans to boost the tourism sector in the kingdom, and discussed the projects currently implemented by the Tourism Ministry. Minister Al Sairafi expressed thanks and appreciation to the Speaker, affirming that the tourism sector enjoys the constant care of HM the King and is a priority within the programmes of the government, led by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. She indicated that the Tourism Ministry will implement many projects aimed at boosting Bahraini tourism.