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6/3/25, 10:27 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague and - KMLK

H.E. Bin Touq highlighted how the UAE has prioritised the tourism sector as a key strategic

pillar of the national economy. The country continues to strengthen its position as a leading
global destination by investing in innovation, adopting latest digital solutions, and forging

strategic partnerships with various countries and leading global institutions.

H.E. added: "The UAE has successfully established its position on the global tourism

landscape, strengthening its role in the growth and prosperity of the sector as a global hub
for sustainable tourism. This was achieved through developing advanced infrastructure,

enhancing innovation and integrating technology into tourism policies, and actively

contributing to shaping the future of global tourism through greater international

collaboration."

The UAE Minister of Economy highlighted that participation in the Global Tourism Forum
offers a significant opportunity to enhance international collaboration and exchange

expertise with industry leaders and key 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,

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