SHARJAH registered a strong presence at GIBTM, with the emirate’s business tourism infrastructure attracting visitors’ attention at the premiere exhibition in the capital.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohamed Ali Al Noman, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority said that business tourism has emerged as a critical player in global tourism and Sharjah is keen to tap the immense potential of this huge market in the region.
Pointing out that business tourism contributes immensely to the economy and GDP of a nation, Al Noman said that with its ideal location and world-class infrastructure and facilities like the Expo Centre and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, Sharjah is ideally suited to host international conferences and business meetings.
“Sharjah not only enjoys the distinction of pioneering business tourism when there were few Mice facilities in the UAE and the region, it is today home to nearly half of the UAE’s industries and manufacturing sector. It also takes pride in its international universities and academic institutions. So the prospects for business tourism in the emirate known for its busy calendar of cultural events and festivals are infinite,” emphasised Al Noman.
It was Sharjah’s sixth outing at the premier event.