Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Opens Workshop on Community-Based Management of Islamic and Rural Heritage Tourism

Today, Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, inaugurated a workshop titled "Community-Based Management of Islamic and Rural Heritage Tourism." Organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)—an organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)—the event is taking place at the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace in Manial, Cairo. It is part of the activities celebrating Cairo’s selection as the Tourism Capital for OIC member states for 2026.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ms. Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of SESRIC; Dr. Mahmut Erol Kılıç, Director General of the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA); Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities; and various senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Sherif Fathy emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with international institutions and organizations affiliated with the OIC. He noted that organizing this workshop represents a practical step toward expanding joint cooperation and the exchange of expertise, highlighting that an agreement was reached during his meeting with the SESRIC Director General to implement several joint projects in the coming period. You can also enjoy the Egypt Travel Packages that we offer, featuring over 17 diverse categories to suit your preferences. We offer special Egypt Christmas Tours, allowing you to enjoy the country's wonderful weather. We particularly recommend the "3-Day Cairo Short Break During Christmas" to explore this historic city. For adventure enthusiasts, don't miss our Egypt desert safari tours; we highly recommend the "3-Day, 2-Night Siwa Oasis Desert Tour from Cairo" for a unique experience featuring camping and sandboarding.

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