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Khalid Hamed Al Barwani, a tourism promoter from Oman, has been officially appointed as the Honorary Tourism Ambassador for Tanzania. This appointment is expected to enhance the country's tourism promotion efforts and increase the number of visitors, following his previous work in promoting the Sao Hill Forest after visiting in 2024. The official handover took place in Dar es Salaam.

Israel has appointed its first-ever resident ambassador to Slovenia, marking a significant diplomatic development. This comes after relations between the two countries deteriorated under the previous centre-left government led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, who had described Israel's military actions in Gaza as "genocide," according to Vanguard.

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has appointed Khalid Hamed Al Barwani, an Omani tourism promoter and travel influencer, as Tanzania’s Honorary Tourism Ambassador. This recognition is for his efforts in promoting Tanzania's tourism attractions internationally. The appointment was made by TTB Director General Ephraim Mafuru.