UAE and Egypt sign MoU on tourism

SHARJAH 16th December 2015 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Minister of Culture Youth and Community Development and Hisham Zaazou Egyptian Minister of Tourism have signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU to enhance and strengthen ties between the two countries and improve bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism.

The MoU which was signed in Sharjah aims to bolster tourism which represents a strong pillar of economic development between both nations and the close ties the two brotherly peoples share.

The agreement will allow the two sides to facilitate the influx of tourists between the UAE and Egypt in accordance with each country's laws and regulations and in adherence with international obligations. It will also work to promote cooperation between tourist agencies and other relevant companies and institutions.

Speaking after the signing Sheikh Nahyan said that the MoU will also promote cooperation in the field of sustainable tourism development especially rural cultural and marine tourism adding that it will further encourage expert visit exchanges the sharing of best practices and the organisation of joint workshops lectures and seminars.