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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.

He stressed that tourism remains central to the UAE’s economic priorities as
a driver of sustainable growth, with new initiatives under the UAE Tourism Strategy

2031, including the sixth “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign set to launch

in December.

He noted ongoing efforts with local and international partners to train Emirati talent

for the tourism workforce, encourage investment in hospitality, travel and aviation
sectors, and support start-ups through new programmes.

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As part of its outreach to Africa, the UAE will also host the “UAE–Africa Tourism

Investment Summit” in October as part of the Future Hospitality Summit, aimed at

deepening bilateral partnerships across tourism, hospitality and aviation.

On Gulf tourism, Al Marri said the UAE welcomed 3.3 million visitors from GCC

countries in 2024, accounting for 11 percent of total hotel guests. Saudi Arabia led
with 1.9 million visitors (58 percent of GCC total), followed by Oman with 777,000

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