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UAE issued over 39,500 tourism, hospitality and

aviation licences until mid-September: Minister

Last updated: September 27, 2025 | 15:41

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The number of commercial licences in tourism, hospitality, aviation, air transport, aviation
technologies and digital tourism solutions in the UAE reached 39,546 by mid-September 2025,
a 275 per cent increase compared to mid-September 2020, according to Abdulla Bin Touq Al
Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on World Tourism Day 2025, Al Marri attributed
this surge to the UAE’s continuous reforms to business and investment regulations, which have
strengthened the country’s appeal to international companies and capital while boosting
opportunities in tourism-related sectors.

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