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UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais to run for UN Tourism

Secretary-General position

• Friday, March 21, 2025 9:47 PM
• 6 minutes Reading

DUBAI, 21st March, 2025 (WAM) -- Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owners’
Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC, has been nominated by
the UAE to run for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism
Organisation (UN Tourism) for the term 2026-2029.
The candidacy reflects the UAE’s commitment to strengthening efforts to support the growth and
sustainability of global tourism. It underlines the country’s outstanding role in various tourism
fields; its remarkable growth in the sector and resilience in the face of challenges; and its continued
support for the initiatives and projects launched by UN Tourism.

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