United Arab Emirates of Tourist Guides (UAEFTG) were able through the experience and the knowledge of the WFTGA President to solve some pending issues and get some very good recommendation on how to proceed. On 4th of September they will announce the formation of UAEFTG with the support of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority supported the recent Hands On Tourist Guide and Train the Trainer Courses and Hands On Tourist Guide will be available again later this year.

WFTGA President Ruby Roy conducted a workshop about developing the career of Tourist Guides, the WFTGA and the WFTGA Convention in Egypt and was interviewed by Arabian Travel TV for a program called “UR Guide”. The program has helped the Arab audience to understand the role of tourist guides in the tourism industry.