Sharjah, Sept., 25th, 2007 (WAM)--H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah received yesterday at his Al Badea Al A'mer palace, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Board Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) and Mohammed Ali Al Noman, Director General of the SCTDA.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohmmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi Sharjah Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of SharjahSheikh Sultan lauded role of the SCTDA for promotion of Sharjah emirate regionally and globally, indicating those efforts would boost position of Sharjah on the world tourism map. Sharjah has become prominent heritage and family tourist hub on the regional level.

He called for a need of continuing efforts to score success in this respect.

Sheikh Sultan was briefed in the meeting about the latest tourism promotion development strategies set by the SCTDA.

Meanwhile, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed and the Board members of the SCTDA congratulated Sheikh Sultan about advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan and. They also thanked him for his continuous support to the SCTDA, which is a vital economic sector in the emirate.