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UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais to run for UN Tourism Secretary-

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H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owners’ Relationship Management at Rotana Hotel
Management Corporation PJSC, has been nominated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to run for the position of Secretary

General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (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.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the

Emirates Tourism Council, said: “The UAE continues to consolidate its outstanding position in the global

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