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Oman, Brunei to boost tourism
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MUSCAT — An official
session of talks between the Sultanate and Brunei, held here yesterday,
explored areas of joint co-operation in the tourism sector. The Omani side
was headed by Dr Rajha bint Abdulameer bin Ali, Tourism Minister, while
Pehin Dato Yahya Haji Bakar, Brunei Minister of Industry and Primary
Resources, led his country’s delegation. The two sides also reviewed means
of establishing new infrastructure and encouraging foreign investment in
this vital sector.
Dr Rajha gave a briefing on the tourism development strategy pursued by the
Sultanate in the areas of promotion and domestic tourism ventures
development, with a view to maintaining the Omani society's genuine and
historical identity in the tourism sites. Pehin Dato Yahya Haji Bakar
outlined the general objectives of his visit, noting that it aims at
enhancing tourism co-operation and exchanging expertise and tourist groups,
encouraging businessmen to invest in the tourism sector in both countries
and providing suitable facilities in this regard. He also gave some examples
of Brunei Darussalam's experience in developing tourism and attracting
particular tourism markets. — ONA |
