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11/27/24, 1:19 PM                Bin Touq, Indonesian Minister of Tourism explore ways to enhance joint tourism cooperation
        Bin Touq said, "The tourism sector is considered one of the key sectors that foster economic
        relations between the two friendly countries. In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in

        bilateral cooperation in this vital sector, with a total of over 174 flights connecting the two countries
        per month, operated by the UAE's national carriers."


        He elaborated on the UAE's efforts in developing the sector, highlighting the key role of the 'UAE
        Tourism Strategy 2031' in supporting its sustainability and competitiveness. The strategy has set a
        number of goals, including the strengthening of the UAE's position as one of the best global tourism

        destinations and raising the sector's contribution to the national GDP to AED 450 billion. Besides, it
        aims to attract additional investments worth AED 100 billion to the UAE's tourism sector and attract
        40 million hotel guests to the country - all in line with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.


        Furthermore, the meeting explored the potential for creating new opportunities in tourism, aviation,
        and travel for the UAE and Indonesian private sector. It highlighted the significance of fostering

        cooperation in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism and enhancing
        dialogue between tourism companies in both countries. The ministers agreed on the importance of
        implementing new training and recreational initiatives to stimulate increased tourism flows between
        the two sides.


        Also discussed was the importance of strengthening collaborative efforts to launch joint marketing

        campaigns in the upcoming period, with the aim of promoting prominent tourist attractions and
        destinations in both countries to increase the volume of mutual tourism flows.


        At the end of the meeting, Bin Touq extended an invitation to the Indonesian minister to attend the
        fourth edition of Investopia, set to take place in February 2025. The event will serve as an ideal
        platform to explore the UAE's abundant investment prospects for international investors and expand
        partnerships across multiple economic sectors.


































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