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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 also affirmed that the UAE’s efforts to transform tourism into one of the most sustainable
drivers of economic growth is driven by the National Tourism Strategy 2031. It aims to position the UAE as

the world’s best tourism destination, raise the sector’s GDP contribution to AED 450 billion, attract AED 100
billion in tourism investments within the UAE’s markets, and welcome 40 million hotel guests.

The World Tourism Forum 2025 explored the potential of AI and cutting-edge technologies in shaping the
future of tourism. It featured discussions and workshops on innovation, societal responsibility, education, and

talent attraction, in addition to highlighting leading projects in smart tourism fields and sustainability. The
Forum also included sessions on big data utilisation and the environmental aspects of tourism, with the
participation of experts and officials from across sectors.

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