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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…
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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