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Tourism projected to account for 12% of

UAE's GDP in 2024: Minister of Economy

Story by Muhammad Aamir / Khoder Nashar

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Tourism projected to account for 12% of UAE's GDP in 2024: Minister of Economy© Provided by Emirates News
Agency (WAM)

DUBAI, 7th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of
Economy, Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, stressed that the tourism
sector contributed to the UAE's economy, registering an 11.7 percent increase in
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, amounting to AED220 billion.

Speaking at the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, Al Marri
said that the sector is anticipated to contribute 12 percent to the UAE's GDP,
equating to AED236 billion.

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