Two Northern Emirates unite in tourism efforts

Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Umm Al Qaiwain Economic Development Department have signed a cooperation agreement on enhancing efforts and utilising available potential to develop tourism industries in both emirates.

The agreement was signed by ATDD chairman Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Umm Al Qaiwain Economic Development Department chairman Sheikh Saif bin Rashid Al Mualla, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The agreement targets technical cooperation regarding issuing and renewing licenses for tourism establishments, conducting tourism-related surveys, holding mutual symposia and building the proper communication channels needed to render such surveys a success.

Both parties will also exchange tourism information and offer mutual support with regard to attracting tourism investments are also among the list of targets.

"ATDD is always keen on exchanging experience and applying best practices with regard to sustainable tourism investment. Both parties agreed to use all available human, technical and knowledge resources to increase tourism investments in Ajman and Umm Al Qaiwain," ATDD Chairman said.
"Rendering this official agreement effective would serve comprehensive and sustainable development efforts in the UAE," he said.

As part of the agreement, employees at Umm Al Qaiwain Economic Development Department will be trained by ATDD staffers on classification systems and standards approved for tourism installations in Ajman.