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Jamaica-Middle East aviation and tourism cooperation

Overview

Jamaica is pursuing economic and aviation partnerships with the Middle East to establish itself as a strategic hub connecting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region with the Americas. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has held discussions with representatives from Qatar and Etihad Airways to enhance air connectivity.

Furthermore, the Jamaican government is exploring investment opportunities to bolster local tourism infrastructure. Discussions in Riyadh with Saudi Eksab have focused on financing pathways for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), specifically looking at co-investment structures and technical assistance to help local hotels and tour operators modernize.

Entities

Jamaica Ministry of Tourism · Etihad Airways · PAM Hotels · Arajet · Puerto Plata

Timeline

2 days ago

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Sources

arecoa.com · deultimominuto.net · diario55.com · diariocibao.com · diariofinanciero.do · elatlantico.do · elaviador.do · eldia.com.do · elnaguero.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpregonerord.com · hoy.com.do · infoenn.com · jamaicaobserver.com · lavidamarcha.com · mid-east.info · noticiasenvenezuela.com · nuevodia.com.ve · paginaextra.com · precision.com.do · pregondigital.com · sernoticia.com.do · traslashuellasdigital.com.do · visionrdn.com