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5/23/25, 9:02 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague and highlights UAE’s leadership in promoting sustainable tourism thro…
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism
Council, attended the World Tourism Forum 2025 held on 12 and 13 May in Prague, organised by the UN

Tourism in collaboration with the Government of the Czech Republic under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of
Tourism through Innovation and Technology.’

The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the latest trends and best
practices in tourism and hospitality, focusing on AI and advanced technologies as well as their role in the

sustainable development of the sector.

H.E. Bin Touq highlighted how the UAE has prioritised the tourism sector as a key strategic pillar of the

national economy. The country continues to strengthen its position as a leading global destination by
investing in innovation, adopting latest digital solutions, and forging strategic partnerships with various
countries and leading global institutions.

H.E. added: “The UAE has successfully established its position on the global tourism landscape,
strengthening its role in the growth and prosperity of the sector as a global hub for sustainable tourism. This

was achieved through developing advanced infrastructure, enhancing innovation and integrating technology
into tourism policies, and actively contributing to shaping the future of global tourism through greater
international collaboration.”

The Minister of Economy highlighted that participation in the Global Tourism Forum offers a significant
opportunity to enhance international collaboration and exchange expertise with industry leaders and key

decision-makers from around the world. H.E. added that the Forum is an ideal platform for showcasing the
UAE’s success in developing smart and sustainable tourism offerings and leveraging cutting-edge technology

including AI and other digital tools to drive innovation and sustainable growth of the sector.

H.E. bin Touq added: “We believe that forging global partnerships and developing national talent are key to

ensuring a prosperous future for tourism. We look forward to enhancing collaboration with our international
partners to achieve shared goals in this vital sector.”

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