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6/3/25, 10:18 AM H.E. Bin Touq participates in World Tourism Forum in Prague and highlights UAE's leadership in promoting sustainable tourism thro…

H.E. Bin Touq participates in

World Tourism Forum in Prague

and highlights UAE's leadership

in promoting sustainable tourism

through technology & innovation

24-7 Press Release Newswire Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am GMT+4

UAE continues to enhance its position as a global hub for sustainable tourism and plays an active role

in shaping the sector's future through greater international collaboration

DUBAI, UAE, May 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE
Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, attended the World Tourism
Forum 2025 held recently in Prague, organised by the 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

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