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Trade Arabia
07-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Bahrain tourism expert joins the Afro-Asian Union
The Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) has appointed Abdullah Abdulaziz, an international tourism expert from Bahrain, as an honorary member of the union and a senior judge for the AFASU Golden Awards. This selection is a recognition of his remarkable career filled with achievements, as Abdulaziz has played a key role in developing the tour guiding profession and formulating its regulatory laws. He has also made significant contributions to accessible tourism visitor economy, and destination wedding visitor economy in Bahrain and the GCC countries. His vast experience in organising training programmes, delivering lectures, and publishing articles and books on tourism and history makes him a valuable addition to the AFASU family, a statement said. President of the Afro-Asian Union and international tourism and tourism technology expert Dr Hossam Darwish, emphasised that the presence of Abdulaziz on the judging panels will help enhance the standards of excellence and innovation in the tourism and cultural sectors. His deep insights and extensive experience will further enrich the award evaluation process. AFASU emerged from the second-oldest international non-governmental organisation, AAPSO, which was established in 1957 through an international treaty approved by the leaders of African and Asian nations. The union has members from governments and individuals in 102 countries worldwide. The Golden Awards sector of AFASU is one of its most distinguished programmes, granting prestigious awards to countries, cities, capitals, individuals, and tourism and hospitality establishments worldwide. These awards are based on strict criteria set by a judging panel comprising 45 of the world's top experts.
Egypt Independent
28-01-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Luxor named ‘First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage': African-Asian Union
The African-Asian Union (AFASU) has named Luxor city as the 'First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage'. The award came after the final selection and competition with Kyoto, Japan, where Luxor city won unanimously by the Supreme International Committee of AFASU Golden Awards, which consists of 42 members and representatives from all international and global institutions. This award comes in recognition of Luxor's global status as an icon of culture and civilization. The President of AFASU Hossam Mohamed Darwish explained that this award is one of the leading awards presented by the union to honor cities that have an exceptional historical and cultural legacy. The award is given to the city has distinguished its efforts in preserving heritage, developing culture and promoting sustainable tourism. Luxor Governor Abdel-Mottaleb Emara expressed his pride at Luxor receiving this award, stressing that the great cultural heritage of the city requires preservation and continuous development. He pledged to achieve sustainable development in the city, befitting its status as one of the main tourist destinations in the world. The African-Asian Union The AFASU is an international union that aims to enhance cooperation between the African and Asian continents in the fields of tourism, culture, technology, sustainable development and innovation through innovative programs and international initiatives. The union seeks to promote human values and cultural understanding among peoples. The AFASU emerged from the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization (AAPSO), which is the second oldest international popular non-governmental organization in the world. It was established by a decision and international treaty from African and Asian leaders with an idea launched by Presidents Nehru, Tito and Abdel Nasser at the Bandung Conference in Indonesia in 1955. It has members from 92 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The AFASU is one of the executive arms of this venerable organization.
Egypt Independent
28-01-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
African-Asian Union names Luxor ‘First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage'
The African-Asian Union (AFASU) has named Luxor city as the 'First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage'. The award came after the final selection and competition with Kyoto, Japan, where Luxor city won unanimously by the Supreme International Committee of AFASU Golden Awards, which consists of 42 members and representatives from all international and global institutions. This award comes in recognition of Luxor's global status as an icon of culture and civilization. The President of AFASU Hossam Mohamed Darwish explained that this award is one of the leading awards presented by the union to honor cities that have an exceptional historical and cultural legacy. The award is given to the city has distinguished its efforts in preserving heritage, developing culture and promoting sustainable tourism. Luxor Governor Abdel-Mottaleb Emara expressed his pride at Luxor receiving this award, stressing that the great cultural heritage of the city requires preservation and continuous development. He pledged to achieve sustainable development in the city, befitting its status as one of the main tourist destinations in the world. The African-Asian Union The AFASU is an international union that aims to enhance cooperation between the African and Asian continents in the fields of tourism, culture, technology, sustainable development and innovation through innovative programs and international initiatives. The union seeks to promote human values and cultural understanding among peoples. The AFASU emerged from the Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization (AAPSO), which is the second oldest international popular non-governmental organization in the world. It was established by a decision and international treaty from African and Asian leaders with an idea launched by Presidents Nehru, Tito and Abdel Nasser at the Bandung Conference in Indonesia in 1955. It has members from 92 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The AFASU is one of the executive arms of this venerable organization.
