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Oman: Al Jabal Akhdar meeting discusses local community's role in sustainable tourism
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Oman: Al Jabal Akhdar meeting discusses local community's role in sustainable tourism

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A meeting in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Oman, focused on the role of the local community in sustainable tourism development.
  • The event emphasized cooperation between government, private sector, and local communities to promote tourism.
  • Discussions included research on local neighborhoods, youth initiatives, and aligning tourism development with Oman Vision 2040.

Al Jabal Al Akhdar, in Oman's Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, hosted a pivotal meeting titled “Local community a gateway to sustainable tourism development.” The gathering underscored the critical importance of collaboration among government bodies, the private sector, and local communities to foster tourism growth.

Local community a gateway to sustainable tourism development

— Meeting TitleThe title of the meeting held in Al Jabal Al Akhdar, emphasizing the central theme.

The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Social Development in partnership with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, brought together 60 participants. Attendees included representatives from government and private institutions, students from the University of Nizwa and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Nizwa, and other stakeholders invested in tourism development.

A key presentation, "A sociological study of Al Aqr neighbourhood in the Wilayat of Nizwa," by researcher Sarah bint Saud Al Sarhani, affirmed the foundational role of the local community in bolstering tourism and optimizing the use of cultural and heritage assets. Two video presentations further highlighted local experiences: "Converting Al Sujrah into an exceptional tourist destination," presented by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Shuraiqi, and "Youth are the promoters of tourism in Al Suroor village: The reality and the prospects," by Dr. Yahya bin Khamis Al Hassani.

Local community in supporting tourism development and optimising the use of the cultural and heritage assets.

— Sarah bint Saud Al SarhaniThe researcher affirmed the essential role of the local community in tourism development and leveraging cultural heritage.

The discussions also stressed the significance of integrating research findings into domestic development strategies. This includes supporting tourism initiatives and projects, and empowering local communities in alignment with the overarching goals of Oman Vision 2040, aiming for a sustainable and prosperous future for the nation's tourism sector.

Youth are the promoters of tourism in Al Suroor village: The reality and the prospects

— Dr. Yahya bin Khamis Al HassaniThe title of a video presentation highlighting the role of youth in promoting tourism.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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