Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and Fujaira Tourism and Archeology Authority (FTAA) are planning to develop tourism ties and are exploring ways to co-operate for tourism promotion. Director General for the SCTDA – Al Noman talked with the FTAA Director about the importance of co-operation between the tourism departments in UAE government.
Al Noman said “Domestic tourism is a very important component of any tourism effort, and now is the perfect time to reaffirm its role as a critical contributor to the nation’s GDP. The UAE tourism sector contributed a total of Dh125 billion in revenues in 2007, making it one of the most significant contributors to the UAE’s GDP