Desert Sky Travel News – Al-Mukalla, 15 July 2026
Al-Mukalla – As part of the major events taking place in the "Bride of the Arabian Sea", the city of Mukalla had the honor today of welcoming and hosting His Excellency the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mutee Dammaj, who visited the governorate specifically to participate in the activities of the Al-Balad Tourism Season.
He was received upon arrival by:
Mr. Hassan Al-Jilani, Deputy Governor of Hadhramaut
Mr. Majdi Bashadi, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism Office – Hadhramaut Coast
This visit underscores the significant tourism standing of the Al-Balad Festival, and reflects the Ministry’s commitment to supporting and developing this unique cultural and tourism event that distinguishes the Hadhramaut Coast.
The presence of the Minister during the season’s launch sends a strong message of official support for tourism in Hadhramaut and highlights the government’s focus on promoting safe, cultural, and family-friendly destinations in Yemen.
We at Desert Sky Travel welcome the Minister’s visit to Mukalla during Al-Balada Season. Ministerial engagement like this helps raise the profile of Hadhramaut as a premier cultural destination and encourages further investment in infrastructure, training, and promotion. Alongside Socotra’s natural attractions, festivals like Al-Balada show the diversity of Yemen’s tourism product and give travelers more reasons to discover the coast and the island together.
