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Tourism remains a key pillar in strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the national
economy, supporting the country's transition toward an economy driven by knowledge and
innovation, he said.
He added, "We are also focused on diversifying special interest tourism offerings, building the
sector's capacities, fostering the participation of Emirati talent, and driving greater investment
across all areas of the tourism ecosystem."

He noted that the number of hotel guests across the UAE reached approximately 30.8 million in
2024, reflecting a 9.5 per cent growth. This milestone represents 77 per cent of the hotel guest
target set by the 'National Tourism Strategy 2031' - achieved seven years ahead of schedule.
"With the current growth trajectory, we are well on track to achieving the strategy's ambitious goal
of attracting 40 million hotel guests," Al Marri said.

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