The Arab Union for Tourist Media, which includes 14 Arab countries as members, named Khorfakkan as the Best Arab Tourist City for 2023.
This was revealed at a ceremony held as part of the world’s largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin in Germany. Also during the occasion, Dr Abdul Azizi Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), was awarded the title of the Arab Heritage Personality for the Year.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Al Musallam said: “This would not have been possible without the visions and directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in continuing to support the tourism sector in the emirate of Sharjah, including the city of Khorfakkan.
“The infrastructure development projects that facilitate the standards of decent living, in addition to the legislative initiatives that regulate the tourist and heritage movement and the economic activities related to it, are key to achieving these standards.
“It all helped in establishing various cultural and historical monuments in all cities and regions of the emirate, including buildings, hotels, rest houses, dams, castles, forts and popular and modern markets. Projects like Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, the architectural masterpiece combining nature, history, art and culture, the Rafisah Dam and the Sidra Heritage Neighbourhood are some examples.”
Dr Al Musallam praised the efforts of the Institute’s team for preparing the files and nominating Khorfakkan for the award.
On winning the Arab Heritage Personality Award, Dr Al Musallam expressed his pride in the honour bestowed on him, stressing that caring for heritage and preserving and protecting its elements and milestones is a joint responsibility of various stakeholders.
The Arab Union for Tourism Media works to enhance the educational role of tourism media.
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