Qatar and Tanzania Strengthen Tourism Ties Through New MoU
Qatar and Tanzania have taken a significant step towards bolstering their tourism sectors by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nations.
The agreement was formalized in a ceremony held in Tanzania’s commercial hub, Dar es Salaam, with the country’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms. Angellah Kairuki, and the Qatari Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. Fahad Rashid Al Marekhi, as the signatories.
The MoU is expected to create new opportunities for tourism promotion and collaboration between Tanzania and Qatar. “We believe Tanzania will be able to promote its tourism attractions during forums, including exhibitions, to be held in Qatar,” said Minister Kairuki.
She highlighted that the agreement would foster stronger ties between Tanzanian and Qatari tourism stakeholders, including tour operators, travel agents, and hotel associations.
As part of the agreement, both nations have committed to organizing tourism forums in their respective countries to further develop the sector. This partnership also extends beyond tourism, as Qatar and Tanzania have previously agreed to collaborate on cultural heritage development, enriching cultural exchanges and invigorating artistic and sporting landscapes.
Qatar Airways, which already operates flights to Tanzania, plays a pivotal role in supporting the nation’s tourism by bringing visitors to its renowned wildlife parks and other attractions. This collaboration is expected to boost the visibility of Tanzanian destinations in Qatar and beyond.
Tanzania is set to participate in the upcoming third edition of Qatar Travel Mart (QTM2024), scheduled to take place from November 25th to 27th at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
QTM2024 aims to enhance the competitiveness of Qatar’s tourism sector by providing a platform for inbound and outbound tourism, fostering relationships between tourism companies within and outside Qatar, and promoting global tourism resources and cultures.
The event will attract participants from around the world and will showcase the latest trends in various tourism sectors, including Business, Leisure, Luxury, Medical, Cultural, Sports, and Halal tourism.
Additionally, it will offer new investment opportunities in tourism development and feature a high-level conference with insights from regional and international tourism experts.
Beyond tourism, Tanzania is also eyeing the growing meat market in Qatar and neighboring Gulf States, leveraging Qatar Airways’ flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Qatar has become the leading importer of fresh Tanzanian meat, consuming about a quarter of the country’s total meat exports annually, with expectations to exceed 5,112 tons per year in the near future.
According to the Tanzanian Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Qatar imported approximately 8,425 tons of meat worth $35 million between 2022 and 2023.
Over the past two years, Tanzanian meat processing companies have exported around 14,701 tons of beef valued at over $57 million to the Gulf States and Southeast Asia.
Source: eTN
