HM King conferred Arab Tourism Medal

Manama : The Arab Tourism Organisation (ATO) yesterday conferred the Arab Tourism Medal on His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. HM the King received the medal from Dr. Bandar bin Fahad Al-Fehaid, ATO president and member of the High Arab Joint Action Committee at Al-Sakhir Palace. Dr. Al Fehaid was accompanied by a number of officials from the ATO, an affiliate of the Arab League. He conferred on HM the King the Arab Tourism Medal - Excellent Class, the highest distinction bestowed to kings, princes and presidents, in recognition of HM the King’s support to ATO.

Dr. Al Fehaid stressed the decision of the ATO Executive Council to confer the distinction on HM, in acknowledgment of his support to the sector in Bahrain, the designation of Manama as Capital of Arab Tourism 2013 and support to the ATO goals and plans, since its inception, in cooperation with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority.

HM the King welcomed the ATO President and accompanying delegation and thanked them on the medal, which represents a distinction to Bahrain and a recognition of its sustained efforts to develop the tourism sector, a vital cornerstone of the national economy.