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6/3/25, 10:28 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague and highlights UAE's leadership in promoting sustainable tourism thro…
UN Tourism in collaboration with the Government of the Czech Republic under the
theme 'Shaping the Future of Tourism through Innovation and Technology.'

The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the

latest trends and best practices in tourism and hospitality, focusing on AI and
advanced technologies as well as their role in the sustainable development of the

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

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