Guided platform enhancing role of Emirati youth for Abu Dhabi’s tourism development

Abu Dhabi Youth Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) have launched Guided, an online platform that gathers all certified UAE National tour guides from the DCT. The platform aims to bring together qualified tour guides that are passionate about representing the UAE’s culture and tradition. The platform connects the tourists with their desired tour guides and aims to ensure trust and confidence for the tourists that are being handled with certified representatives from the authority. The Guided platform was launched by the entities during the Tourism from Youth Perspective event, which was attended by His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, along with representatives from various entities, as well as UAE National tour guides. The event aimed to enhance youth opportunities in the tourism sector and highlight the emirate’s efforts in supporting UAE Nationals to become the ambassadors for the UAE and showcase the country’s culture and traditions.