Sharjah highlights its eco-tourism projects
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Sharjah’s environment sector is expected to grow by 15% to almost AED1 billion by 2016, up from this year’s AED780 million, powered by a portfolio of eco-tourism projects currently under way.
According to a study by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the environment sector is one of the Emirate’s four key sectors identified as major areas of potential growth. The three other sectors include travel and tourism, healthcare, and transport and logistics.
Highlighting the sector’s future, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said: “Although the environment sector is now worth AED780 million, the Sharjah government is keen to expand further in this field, through attracting foreign direct investment into solar energy generation plants and water desalination projects.“
Al Sarkal indicated that the environment sector is set to grow by 15%, up to almost AED one billion by 2016, as he outlined the potential that Sharjah has in the eco-tourism industry.
“We abide by eco-friendly standards in our tourist and leisure projects, and we have also initiated a host of eco-tourism projects and green initiatives in line with the Emirate’s eco-friendly approach aimed at preserving the environment,” said Al Sarkal.
Among these projects are Kalba Eco-tourism project, Sir Bu Nuair Island project, Al Jabal Resort, Chedi Khorfakkan, Al Majaz Waterfront, and the newly opened Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park.
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