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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

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