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UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and more than twenty ministers and senior officials at the tourism sector in a number of Arab, Islamic and foreign countries who are visiting Dubai to participate in the events of the Arabian Travel Market 2013. Held at Zaabeel Palace, the reception saw the attendance of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chief Executive of Emirates Group Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Welcoming his guests, Sheikh Mohammed affirmed the importance of tourism industry to the United Arab Emirates, and the developing countries in particular, as it represent an essential resource of income for many country. His Highness hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of his guests. The reception also saw the attendance of FNC Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a number of sheikhs, ministers, directors and heads of government tourism and economic departments inside the country.