Emirates supports journalists' trip to Malta

Six journalists from leading Dubai newspapers and television media are in Malta on a familiarisation visit to boost Malta's trade and tourism in Dubai. The press group's visit is organised by Malta Enterprise and sponsored by Emirates Airline, the Malta Tourism Authority and the Corinthia Group.

During their stay, they will be visiting some of Malta's leading cultural sites including a guided tour to Gozo as well as several manufacturing companies. They will also be having talks with the MTA, Malta Enterprise, Malta Freeport and the Malta Film Commission, among others.

Emirates' Malta district manager Paul Fleri Soler, said: "We at Emirates Airlines are keen to continue to support MTA with their initiatives in the UAE, especially with the participation within the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market for the first time.

"We are sure that such a press group will only bring the appropriate awareness before this event. I am confident that the Dubai journalists will generate awareness about Malta's heritage and trade."

This initiative is part of a series of activities organised by the Malta Enterprise Dubai Office. These include Maltese trade missions to Dubai, attracting FDI to Malta and also supporting the MTA's participation in the Arabian Travel Market being held this month.

Consul General and Commercial Counsellor Anthony P. Tabone said: "Apart from organising trade delegations for Maltese companies, the Malta Enterprise office in Dubai also supports initiatives to promote Malta in the Gulf. Currently Malta Enterprise has embarked on a strategy to attract FDI to Malta from the Middle East and such events are only part of this strategy.

"MTA's support on this event is definitely a commitment to the programme of activities in Dubai. Needless to say that activities like this are made possible through private and public partnerships and we thank our sponsors Emirates Airlines, Corinthia Group and the MTA."