Oman Explores Community and Youth Engagement for Sustainable Tourism

THE NEWS: Today, a scientific meeting titled “The Local Community: Gateway to Sustainable Tourism Development” convened in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar with roughly 60 government, private and academic participants to discuss strengthening cooperation for sustainable tourism.

DETAILS:

The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Social Development in partnership with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.

Attendees included representatives from government and private entities, as well as students from the University of Nizwa and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Nizwa.

Wadha bint Salem Al Alawi, Director of the Social Studies Department at the Ministry of Social Development, said the local community is the cornerstone of sustainable tourism.

WHY IT MATTERS:

Strengthening cooperation between the local community, government and private sector is seen as essential to enrich tourism events and boost the region’s appeal as a tourist destination.

FAQ

What was the main purpose of the meeting held in Al Jabal Al Akhdar?
The meeting aimed to highlight the importance of cooperation between government, private entities and the local community, and to emphasize the community’s role in enriching tourism events and activities to enhance the region’s appeal as a tourist destination in the Wilayat of Al Jabal Al Akhdar.

Which ministries organized the scientific meeting on sustainable tourism development?
The meeting was organized by Oman’s Ministry of Social Development in partnership with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, bringing together officials, private sector representatives and academics to discuss community‑driven tourism strategies and to explore ways to enhance the region’s appeal as a tourist destination.

Who said that the local community is the cornerstone of sustainable tourism, and what is her position?
Wadha bint Salem Al Alawi, who serves as Director of the Social Studies Department at the Ministry of Social Development, made the statement that the local community is the cornerstone of sustainable tourism during the meeting in Al Jabal Al Akhdar.

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