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SHRAM EL-SHEIKH, Dec. 28 (KUNA) -- Supporting tourism develops Egypt's
economy, since tourism is connected with 70 other industries which offer huge
job opportunities, according to Egyptian Minister of Tourism Hisham Zazou.
The minister praised the strong relations shared between Egypt and Kuwait
on Saturday, during a press conference held for the ocassion of the Kuwaiti
media delegation's visit to Sharm El-Sheikh. The delegation's visit was set
from December 25 to 28, upon an invitation from the Egyptian tourism
development authority.
Zazou also praised Kuwait's continuous support for his country, especially
through the current crisis, adding that Egypt will overcome this crisis.
Reasonable prices is one of the major factors atrracting Arab tourists to
Egypt, he said, adding that the ministry will take an innitiative in 2014 to
encourage GCC citizens to visit Egypt, and make it the number one destination
for Arab tourists.
The minister noted that he will visit Kuwait during "Hala February"
festival, to promote Egyptian tourism, and provide tourism programs to both
Kuwaitis and Arabs. He also added that these programs are organized by both
Kuwait Airways and Egypt Air.
Zazou said he had previously met with Sheikha Fareeha Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
during her recent visit to Egypt, adding that she had started an innitiative
to establish a tourism development fund.
Minister of Antiquities Mohammad Ibrahim said that the ministry aims to
encourage cultural tourism which does not attract enough numbers of Arabs. He
noted that the ministry is planning to build a museum for Tut Ankh Amon in
Sharm El-Sheikh, and a smaller version of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Chairman of Kuwait Airways Vacations department Khalaf Al-Manie stated that
the company will increase its flights to Egypt, thanking Minister Zazou for
unifying prices for both GCC tourists and Europeans.(end)
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