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Hijazeen: sports tourism a new gateway to boost Jordan's global presence

Amman, Jordan ·

Jordan's tourism minister Emad Hijazeen said hosting the Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Week is a qualitative step in using sport to boost the kingdom's tourism profile and reach new markets and audiences. He spoke at the press conference launching the DF UNCAGED tournament at the Fairmont Amman hotel, and said global interest in the event could be turned into lasting tourism and economic opportunities.

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