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10/28/25, 10:35 AM UAE leader aims to share country's tourism expertise globally | Khaleej Times

Sustainability will be at the core of her mandate, balancing development with environmental
protection. However, she said that it would be difficult for the private sector to make strides in
sustainability without the government’s support. She cited Rotana's hotel project on Sadiyaat Island,
in which the government mandated that it be 30 metres away from the ocean to protect the
development.

“We were asked to stop construction between April and June at certain times during the week
because we were not supposed to disturb the turtle nesting season,” she said. “So there are a lot of

examples that have been implemented by developers because of government regulations when it
comes to the environment. We need to make sure that it continues.”

Engaging local communities

Shaikha Nasser also emphasised engaging local communities across five regions — Africa, Europe,
Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. “It's very important for us to engage the community in every
shape or form,” she said. “No one can represent the culture or heritage better than nationals from

their own countries.”

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