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UAE solidifies role as key player in global tourism

• Friday, September 26, 2025 2:26 PM

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ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its role as
a central player in the global tourism sector, cementing its position as a leading destination for
international travel, events, and investment.

The UAE is set to observe World Tourism Day tomorrow, 27th September, continuing its exceptional
performance with record-breaking results across the sector. This success, which has earned praise
from international bodies and visitors worldwide, reflects the superior quality of the UAE’s tourism
model.

In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, said that the sector had achieved
major milestones, including the launch of the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 and the election of
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, as the first Emirati to hold the position of Secretary-General of the UN
World Tourism Organisation for the 2026-2029 term.

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