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Wed, 02/04/2009 - 12:10
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Sharjah to license tour guides by 2010
Sharjah, February 4, 2009 (WAM) -Sharjah Executive Council passed yesterday a plan for development of the emirate's tourism sector.
Presided over by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Sharjah, the meeting reviewed a memorandum presented by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority Sharjah (SCTDA).
He outlined a programme for training and licensing tour guides/instructors and conditions for implementing tourist guide system.
The optional programme will be launched during this year for would-be individuals and firms, he added.
According to the draft plan, all companies operating in the tourism sector should licence their guides starting from 2010.
Presided over by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Sharjah, the meeting reviewed a memorandum presented by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce Tourism Development Authority Sharjah (SCTDA).
He outlined a programme for training and licensing tour guides/instructors and conditions for implementing tourist guide system.
The optional programme will be launched during this year for would-be individuals and firms, he added.
According to the draft plan, all companies operating in the tourism sector should licence their guides starting from 2010.
