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9/12/25, 5:01 PM Hotel establishment revenues exceed Dhs26 billion in H1: Bin Touq

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He made this announcement while chairing the Emirates Tourism Council’s third meeting of

2025. The meeting was attended by the chairpersons and directors general of the local tourism
authorities across the UAE.

During the meeting, Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE’s tourism sector continues to perform
exceptionally under the guidance of the wise leadership, which prioritises its development as a
strategic driver of non-oil GDP growth and a key pillar in the transition to a new economic
model.

He added, “Through the Emirates Tourism Council, we continue our efforts to promote
sustainable tourism development in the country by fostering effective partnerships between the

public and private sectors and launching innovative initiatives and projects. These efforts not
only drive tourism growth but also create exceptional travel experiences, offer unique
opportunities to Emirati talents, and strengthen our national tourism identity on the global stage.”
The meeting reviewed a range of tourism initiatives and projects in the pipeline aimed at

enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s tourism sector in the coming period. It also
discussed mechanisms for implementing these initiatives and the importance of coordination
between the country’s tourism authorities and the private sector to ensure the achievement of all
related objectives. The meeting also followed up the recommendations issued during the
previous meeting, assessing the progress made so far.

Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the UAE’s preparations to host the ‘UAE-Africa Tourism
Investment Summit’ on October 27, as part of the ‘Future Hospitality Summit’ (FHS World) with

the participation of tourism ministers and senior officials from 53 African countries.

The summit will serve as a key platform to strengthen strategic partnerships and explore joint
investment opportunities in tourism infrastructure, sustainable hospitality, and the development
of specialised tourism products. It will also highlight the UAE’s position as a trusted partner in
tourism investment, reinforcing its role in connecting African and global markets.

The Council was briefed on tourism plans and programmes presented by local authorities

across the UAE, which highlighted achievements from the first nine months of the year. It also
reviewed development plans for 2026, including initiatives designed to further reinforce the
UAE’s status as a leading regional and global tourism destination.

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