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6/3/25, 10:23 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague and highlights UAE's leadership in promoting sustainable tourism thro…
decision-makers from around the world. H.E. added that the Forum is an

ideal platform for showcasing the UAE's success in developing smart

and sustainable tourism offerings and leveraging cutting-edge

technology including AI and other digital tools to drive innovation and

sustainable growth of the sector.

H.E. bin Touq added: "We believe that forging global partnerships and

developing national talent are key to ensuring a prosperous future for

tourism. We look forward to enhancing collaboration with our

international partners to achieve shared goals in this vital sector."

His Excellency also affirmed that the UAE's efforts to transform tourism

into one of the most sustainable drivers of economic growth is driven by

the UAE National Tourism Strategy 2031. It aims to position the UAE as

the world's best tourism destination, raise the sector's GDP contribution

to AED 450 billion, attract AED 100 billion in tourism investments within

the UAE's markets, and welcome 40 million hotel guests.

The World Tourism Forum 2025 explored the potential of AI and cutting-

edge technologies in shaping the future of tourism. It featured

discussions and workshops on innovation, societal responsibility,

education, and talent attraction, in addition to highlighting leading

projects in smart tourism fields and sustainability. The Forum also

included sessions on big data utilisation and the environmental aspects

of tourism, with the participation of experts and officials from across

sectors.

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