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sector.

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

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