Kuwait, Bahrain sign tourism cooperation agreement 2024-26
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Kuwait and Bahrain signed an executive program to enhance tourism cooperation for 2024, 2025, and 2026 on August 8th. The agreement was signed by Kuwait's Minister of Information and Culture, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and Bahrain's Minister of Tourism, Fatima Al-Sairafi. The agreement focuses on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting tourism within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The program outlines a framework for cooperation, including the exchange of expertise and information related to tourism marketing, organizing joint tourism events and enhancing promotional programs. Minister Al-Mutairi stated that the agreement aligns with Kuwait's vision of reinforcing GCC collaboration, emphasizing tourism's role as a crucial contributor to national economic growth. Bahrain's Minister Al-Sairafi affirmed Bahrain's commitment to advancing GCC tourism, highlighting the importance of this cooperation.
Kuwait's Ministry of Information oversees the tourism sector, focusing on developing an attractive tourism identity domestically and internationally. The ministry aims to promote sustainable tourism as a key economic contributor.
