Qatar participated in the 9th meeting of the ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries Monday in Kuwait, Qatar Tourism (QT) has said.
The meeting explored ways to enhance tourism co-operation among member states and support regional integration in this vital sector. The Qatari delegation was led by QT chairman HE Saad bin Ali al-Kharji.
The meeting discussed the potential for further tourism collaboration among Gulf states through specialised discussion sessions, which examined prospects for tourism integration, mechanisms for unifying regional promotional efforts, and enhanced co-operation in organising joint events and initiatives.
During the meeting, Al Ain was announced as the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2025, in recognition of its rich tourism offerings, including natural, cultural, and heritage assets that reflect the region’s diversity.
Additionally, the establishment of GCC Tourism Day on January 20 each year was approved, providing an annual occasion to highlight the achievements of the Gulf tourism sector and showcase leading projects and initiatives.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed that the next ministerial meeting will take place in April 2026 in the UAE.
Qatari delegation at the 9th GCC ministerial meeting for tourism officials Monday.
