FUJAIRAH: Fujairah Adventures, the centre mandated with organising, promoting, and strengthening the adventure sports and tourism sectors in the Emirate of Fujairah, is hosting the first-ever “Training of Trainers” programme as an accredited international course to prepare for international training committee in the UAE.
Organised by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), the programme aims to enhance adventure tourism activities in the region. The goal is to support the comprehensive development pillars in the UAE and keep pace with its vision.
The training programme aims to enhance the skills and capabilities of adventure trainers in Fujairah. This will help improve the safety and security of adventure sports and tourism, as well as the quality of services provided in the sector. The Fujairah Adventure Centre is committed to promoting sports tourism and strengthening its position as a leading and specialised training centre in the field of adventure activities. It also aims to de
velop skills and provide training services for adventure enthusiasts.
As part of this first-of-its-kind collaboration in the region, experts will conduct a training workshop for trainers in Fujairah. This initiative aims to establish Fujairah as a premier destination for hosting such events and marks a significant step towards elevating the standards and regulations for the tourism and sports sector in the UAE.
Amr Zein El Din, Director of the Fujairah Adventure Centre, said, ‘The training of trainers by the UIAA is an unprecedented step in the region. It contributes to achieving the goals of the Fujairah Adventure Centre, which aims to become the region’s premier destination for adventure sports. The training will strengthen Fujairah’s position as a global adventure tourism destination. It aims to develop the sector and raise the level of quality of services provided in this field.’
The Fujairah Adventure Centre has been accredited as a member of UIAA, and as part of this initiative, Steve Long, the Train
ing Panel President of UIAA and National Training Officer for the United Kingdom and Ireland, was hosted as a contributing trainer.
The training session will take place over six days from 22nd to 28th January, 2024 in Fujairah. The training will be divided into practical and theoretical components and will be set amidst the beautiful natural surroundings of Fujairah. The experts will be conducting two training courses – one to enhance the personal skills of the mountain leaders, and the other to improve their leadership skills. Based on these courses, a training committee will be set up in Fujairah.
Source: Emirates News Agency
