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of the tourism and aviation sectors, including the launch

of UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to raise the

sector’s contribution to the GDP to AED450 billion, and

strengthen the UAE’s position as one of the best global

tourism destinations by the next decade. The UAE's

national aviation decarbonisation roadmap, which seeks

to achieve an annual production of up to 700 million

litres of sustainable fuel (SAF) by 2030, was also

highlighted.

In addition, Bin Touq highlighted the UAE’s strong

commitment to pursuing collaborative efforts, thus

contributing to achieving the goals set by the third

session of the forum. These include the development of

tourism exchanges between Arab countries, Central Asia

and Azerbaijan through facilitating cooperation between

relevant tourism organisations and entities.

Strengthening cooperation in land, sea and air transport

sectors through joint projects and initiatives, besides

sharing best practices and experiences in such vital

sectors, are also focus areas.

Furthermore, Bin Touq underscored the UAE’s readiness

to share its experience in facing water scarcity

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