Oman
Participates in Session of Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism in Baghdad

Baghdad,
9 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 28th
Session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, held in the Iraqi capital,
Baghdad. The session aimed to discuss a number of important topics related to
the future of the Arab tourism sector. The Omani delegation was led by Salim Mohammed
Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism.

The
session’s agenda addressed support for the Palestinian economy in the tourism
sector, the efforts of the “Arabi Trips” platform to promote Arab
tourism, digital transformation in Arab tourism, the development of therapeutic
tourism in the Arab world, and the development of a joint regional tourism
product.

The
session also discussed the fields of tourism innovation and smart tourism, the
inclusiveness of contemporary tourist destinations, climate change and its
impact on the Arab tourism sector, the Arab Tourism Observatory, in addition to
the guide for accessible tourism for people with special needs, the selection
of the Arab Tourism Capital for 2026, and integration between tourism and
civilizational and cultural heritage.

Oman’s
participation in discussing the item concerning the integration between tourism
and civilizational and cultural heritage comes within the framework of its
preparation to host the Arab Forum for Investment in Cultural Heritage Sites in
the first quarter of 2026.

The
meeting of Arab Ministers of Tourism represents an important platform for
enhancing cooperation between Arab countries and exchanging successful
experiences. It also serves to support joint Arab initiatives that contribute
to raising the efficiency of the Arab tourism sector, diversifying products,
attracting investments, and empowering national competencies in the fields of
innovation, digital transformation, and tourist destination management.

—Ends/AG