The main objective of seminars, meetings and forums are people to people interaction, this interaction promotes cultures, economy, and bilateral trade.

These days tourism industry plays the role of being a bridge between nations , which open the doors of opportunities, statistically tourism is a major player in sustaining development, a major contributor to the GDP, one of the most important sector in poverty elevation and the widest sectors with tremendous job opportunities for both genders.

Indo -Arab Investment Forum must be a beacon to bridge the relations between India and the Middle East, tourism movement are the right choice to build those bridges. There are tremendous opportunities on both sides, it has to be explored and presented to the public who are eager to know and have great interest in exploring new ventures.

The Arab tourism organization is a specialized agency working under the umbrella of Arab ministerial tourism council and is ready to contribute with your efforts and in your future plans to encourage investments in both directions for the benefit of this industry in India and in the Middle East .

Last but not the least i thank you all and wish your forum success, and name Mr. Mohamed Zekrioui to represent ATO in your forum . Thank you.

Dr. Bandr Bin Fahd Al Fehaid