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A special call A91MCAT for the special event Manama Capital of Arab Tourism from 06 Dec 2013 to 31 Dec 2013. Awards Certificates: First 100 QSO's will receive an award certificate (PDF format) signed by the minister of Culture H.E Shaikha May bint Mohammad Al Kkhalifa. Manama was chosen to be the ‘Capital of Arab Tourism 2013’ by the Arab Tourism ministers who met in Aqaba (Jordan) in 2011. This is Manama: a city of multilingual people, different coloredfaces, fascinating architecture, transparent heritage and engaging culture. Open and welcoming, it beckons the visitor to traverse its streets and listen to the pounding of its heart. Sharing and exchanging its culture with others everyday, tourism in Manama can only be a journey of love and passion. According to this year, HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Culture explained: ‘A country’s appeal does not guarantee tourism; tourist interest has to be developed through a dedicated industry…’ ‘Our slogan this year, as Manama is the Capital of Arab Tourism, is that tourism enriches’. ‘This refers to the definition and role of culture and tourism in society, economy and polity. Culture does not only impact our economy, but also supports human development and fosters community identity while tourism is the key for cultural exchange between nations and communities. A country without culture cannot attract tourism.