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of primary administrative services, thereby strengthening the Organisation’s transparency,
adaptability, and future readiness.

H.E. Bin Touq added: “The nomination of Shaikha Al Nowais for the Secretary-General of the
UN Tourism is a remarkable milestone for the UAE’s tourism sector and for the region as well. It
reflects the international community's confidence in Emirati competencies and the leading role of
Emirati women globally. It also underscores our commitment to building bridges of collaboration
with various global partners to create a more prosperous future for global tourism.”

His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce
Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said:
“It has been our honour to once again welcome tourism leaders, policymakers and innovators from
around the world to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market.”

H.E. continued, “Our success as a destination continues to be driven by visionary leadership in
Dubai and the wider UAE, and the strength of partnerships across the public and private sectors.
Building on back-to-back record visitation performance, Dubai has experienced a strong start to
2025, with 3% growth in international overnight visitation in Q1.”

H.E. noted that, over the course of more than three decades, ATM has developed into an
unparalleled global platform to engage with tourism professionals from around the world, with
over 55,000 attendees expected to have attended this year’s edition, the largest to date. This week,
DET has been joined on the Dubai Stand at ATM by more than 125 stakeholders from across the
city’s tourism ecosystem, underlining the collaborative spirit that continues to drive the destination
to new heights.”

The event featured a panel discussion with Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, who affirmed that her
nomination represents a great honour and responsibility, reflecting the UAE's commitment to
empowering women and enhancing their presence in international forums. She also highlighted
the UAE's efforts in supporting sustainable tourism development on a global scale, emphasising
the important role that tourism plays in boosting economic growth, creating job opportunities, and
connecting cultures. Furthermore, she underscored the UAE's commitment to empowering
national talents, particularly women and youth, by providing advanced training programmes that
keep pace with global changes, alongside supporting innovation and employing modern
technologies to develop exceptional tourism experiences.

Shaikha Al Nowais presented her vision for advancing global tourism, emphasising that the current
phase necessitates extensive international cooperation to redefine the future of sustainable and
responsible tourism. She highlighted the importance of enhancing partnerships between
governments, the private sector, and local and international communities, as well as expanding