Tourism and Hospitality Institute Signs MoU with Jirga Restaurant; Students Undertake Educational Visit

On Wednesday, 19 Dhul-Qa’dah 1447  The Tourism and Hospitality Institute, operating under the Tourism Research and Development Directorate of the Deputy Ministry for Tourism, Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Information and Culture, has signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jirga Restaurant to strengthen cooperation between academia and industry.

The agreement is designed to create meaningful collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus on enhancing educational delivery, building professional capacity, and expanding practical training opportunities for students. It also aims to equip learners with the applied skills required in the fields of hospitality and tourism.

Under the terms of the MoU, Jirga Restaurant will facilitate hands-on training for students, enabling them to gain direct exposure to modern hospitality practices and service standards. In parallel, the Tourism and Hospitality Institute will continue to develop a pipeline of qualified and industry-ready professionals through structured and standards-based academic programs.

This partnership represents an important step toward bridging the gap between theoretical instruction and real-world experience, and is expected to contribute positively to the development of the country’s tourism sector.

The signing ceremony was attended  by Mawlawi Mohammad Sadiq Sadaqat, Director of Tourism Research and Development; Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Baha, Head of Emirati Afghan Tour Company; senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture; the founders of Jirga Restaurant; and students from the Institute.

During the event, the founders of Jirga Restaurant delivered an overview of their operations and services. Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Baha highlighted the growing importance of tourism and underscored key areas such as effective marketing strategies, the role of digital platforms, market awareness, customer engagement, and the value of tailored promotional offers.

Mawlawi Mohammad Zaman Naseri, Head of the Tourism and Hospitality Institute, emphasized that the Institute was established to provide specialized training for the next generation of professionals in tourism and hospitality. He also noted the Ministry’s continued commitment to advancing and supporting the sector.

As part of the program, students presented a role-play demonstration focused on hospitality and management practices. The visit concluded with a guided tour of the restaurant’s various departments, offering students valuable insight into day-to-day operations and workplace dynamics.