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3/28/25, 1:21 PM Emirati to run for secretary general of UN Tourism | The National
Her nomination highlights the UAE's crucial role in global tourism, said Abdulla bin Touq,

Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council.

“The nomination of the UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais for the position of UN Tourism secretary

general underscores the reputation enjoyed by the UAE in [the] tourism field and its

important and effective role in promoting the growth and sustainability of the global
tourism sector,” he said. “Moreover, it highlights the extraordinary experience gained by the

country in this field over the past years.”

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