Zanzibar welcomes Dubai firm to invest in tourism industry
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December 4, 2018
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Zanzibar welcomes Dubai firm to invest in tourism industry
ZANZIBAR President Dr Ali Mohamed Shein has welcomed the Al Nakhil company from Dubai to invest in the Isles’ ever growing tourism sector guaranteeing them of full support, peace and safe investments.
Dr Shein made the call when he met the chairman of the Al Nakhil the largest construction company Sheikh Ali Rashid Lootah who paid a courtesy call at Zanzibar’s State House.
He assured him that Zanzibar government was ready to provide all the needed support with an enabling investment environment in ensuring that the company’s purpose is achieved for mutual benefits.
“Zanzibar has many investment opportunities in the tourism industry which are yet to be exploited, so investors are welcomed to utilise the opportunities available,” he said.
According to him, tourism is among the sectors which the government of Zanzibar was putting all of its efforts to improve it as it is a key in economic growth sector.
“We now focus much in strengthening the tourism sector in line with the steps reached to ensure the number of tourists has increased.”
He also underscored the need to look for commencing air transport, especially by using the Emirates Airline between Zanzibar and Dubai, where the move will strengthen and increase the number of tourists and assist entrepreneurs and other travellers.
Dr Shein explained that several aircraft companies from different parts of the world had already been making Zanzibar trips thus helping to boost tourism industry of the Indian Ocean archipelago.
On his part, Sheikh Ali Rashid Lootah applauded Isles’ government for its efforts in promoting and strengthening tourism vowing to market Zanzibar’ attractions in the United Arabs countries.
“I have also received the idea of Dr Shein and his negotiations with the Emirates Airline management team to undertake the flights between Zanzibar and Dubai…This will increase the number of tourists while also making it easier for entrepreneurs and traders to travel between the two countries.
The chairman further highlighted the existence of conducive investment environment as well as peace and security, the government’s strategies and policies in strengthening tourism sector, were among the things that attracted the company to think on investing in Zanzibar.
He also assured Dr Shein that his company will continue extending its support to the people of Zanzibar as more mosques are set to be built.
Nakhil’s company is one of the largest company in Dubai which engages in construction of residential houses as well as the hotels, also works in restoring land washed into the sea. The company has been able to create a number of projects including Palm Island, Dubai Waterfront, The World Islands, the Universe Islands, Jumeirah Islands, ‘Jumerah Lake Tower’, ‘Dragon Mart’, ‘Ibn Batuta Mall’ and other projects located in various parts of the country.
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