Gambian Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe wins best minister award in Dubai
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Gambian Tourism Minister Abdoulie Jobe wins best minister award in Dubai
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - The Gambia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, has been given an award Best Minister at the ongoing World Governments Summit in Dubai, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Jobe received the award during a ceremony attended by global leaders and senior government officials. He was accompanied by Amie Njie, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), and the Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), Ida Jent Njie.
The award was presented by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
According to the organisers, the honour recognises Mr. Jobe’s leadership, commitment to public service, and efforts to position The Gambia as a competitive and attractive tourism destination on the global stage.
The World Governments Summit, being held in Dubai, opened on 3 February and is scheduled to end on 5 February 2026 under the theme “Shaping Future Governments.”
The annual summit brings together heads of state and government, international organisations, policymakers, thought leaders, and private sector representatives to deliberate on governance, innovation, and global cooperation.
The World Governments Summit Organisation is a global, non-profit, and non-partisan platform dedicated to shaping the future of governance through dialogue, forums, and strategic initiatives focused on innovative and technological solutions to shared global challenges.
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