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Zawya
4 days ago
- General
- Zawya
Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania tours Museum of the Future
Dubai: The Museum of the Future welcomed His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, who was accompanied by an official delegation as part of his visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the tour, Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango was introduced to the museum's various exhibits, its most innovative experiences and groundbreaking initiatives. He also explored the museum's pioneering and iconic architecture, as he toured the most unique spots within the museum. His Excellency became familiar with the museum's vision as a global hub for future-focused institutions. The museum also serves as a knowledge centre that empowers experts and innovators to develop forward-thinking solutions across key sectors that impact communities worldwide. Additionally, the delegation was briefed on the museum's role as an international platform that connects thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators through curated events, strategic collaborations as well as global initiatives that explore the evolving frontiers of both science and technology.
Trade Arabia
27-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
2nd UN Gastronomy Forum boosts African cooperation
The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, co-organised with the Basque Culinary Centre, aimed to strengthen cooperation among tourism and gastronomy stakeholders in Africa. The event, officially opened by Dr Philip Mpango, Vice-President of Tanzania, called for greater visibility of African diverse food cultures, stronger regional branding, enhanced collaboration with local producers, and more sustainable practices. The forum also welcomed Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, First Lady of Zimbabwe, who has been instrumental in advancing African gastronomy globally. Opening the event, UN Tourism Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili praised Tanzania for having placed gastronomy tourism high on its agenda for economic growth, culture preservation and community development. He said: 'Tourism is a powerful tool for development, and gastronomy brings us even closer to communities. Africa's culinary heritage is a key asset - one that can generate jobs, support rural development, and strengthen the continent's global identity.' The forum focused on policy frameworks, education and skills, national targeted strategies, communication, and product development as main priorities. The Secretary-General announced 100 scholarships for students from Africa to benefit from the UN Tourism Online Academy, which will help strengthen the capacities of national tourism professionals in gastronomy and culinary arts. UN Tourism and Chefs in Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding, focusing on advocacy, promotion, and skills to strengthen gastronomy tourism across the continent. The forum underscored the need to strengthen local food ecosystems by engaging with producers, safeguarding culinary heritage through the promotion and use of native crops, documentation of products, processes, and traditional recipes, and more sustainable food systems.
