Oman Participates in the 12th Islamic Conference of Tourism
Ministers in Uzbekistan

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman, represented by the
Planning Advisor and the accompanying delegation, is participating in the
12th session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers, held in the
city of Khiva, Republic of Uzbekistan, from May 31 to June 2, 2024. The
conference will discuss the latest developments in Islamic tourism and
review a roadmap for the development of tourism among the member states of
the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Objectives of the Conference:

• Development of Islamic Tourism: The conference
  will discuss how to enhance Islamic tourism and attract more tourists to
  the member states.
• Roadmap: Present plans and strategies for
  developing tourism among member states, including cooperation in areas such
  as marketing, infrastructure, and tourism services.
• Exchange of Experiences: The conference
  provides an opportunity to exchange experiences among member states in the
  field of tourism and propose new ideas to boost this sector.

Activities and Discussions:

• Workshops and Discussion Sessions: These
  include sessions and workshops on various topics related to Islamic
  tourism, such as innovation in the sector and how to attract Muslim
  tourists.
• Signing Agreements: Several cooperation
  agreements between the participating countries are expected to be signed to
  enhance tourism relations.
• Tourism Exhibition: The conference may include
  a tourism exhibition where member states can showcase their tourist
  destinations and the facilities offered to tourists.

Importance of Oman’s Participation:

• Strengthening Relations: Strengthening
  bilateral relations between Oman and other member states of the OIC.
• Tourism Promotion: Promoting Omani tourist
  destinations and increasing global awareness about them.
• Learning and Development: Benefiting from the
  experiences of other countries in tourism development and applying best
  practices in Oman.

Through this participation, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
aims to achieve significant progress in Oman’s tourism sector by leveraging
the experiences and expertise that will be discussed at the conference.