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organization of events and activities that garner international attention to attract more international
visitors to the region.

The UAE called for the intensification and integration of efforts between Arab countries in
establishing a competitive economic environment for the new economy sectors, entrepreneurship,
digital economy, IT, and AI applications. This is to be achieved through the implementation of the
Arab strategy for Communications and Information and the Arab Digital Agenda 2023-2033,
which build the foundations for future economy in the Arab world.

The delegation members expressed the UAE’s readiness to cooperate and exchange experiences
with fellow Council members, highlighting the considerable progress made by the country in digital
transformation and the integration of state-of-the-art technology across all vital economic sectors
based on international best practices.

Moreover, the meeting reviewed several other topics of common interest, including the completion
of the requirements for the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) and Arab Customs Union, in
addition to eliminating barriers facing the imports and exports between Arab states according to
specific criteria, considering economic interests of all parties.

The meeting agenda included the mechanisms for developing the region’s tourism sector, which
has significant potential to propel the Arab world’s economic growth, digital transformation in new
economy sectors, and the adoption of state-of-the-art technology at various levels. The meeting
acknowledged the importance of ensuring water security in Arab states considering the current
pace of climate change.
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