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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owners’ Relationship Management at Rotana
Hotel Management, has been nominated by the UAE to run for the position of Secretary General of
the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) for t

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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Corporate Vice President – Owners’ Relationship Management at Rotana
Hotel Management, 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, reported WAM.

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 tourism landscape,
strengthening regional and global cooperation for sustainable and inclusive tourism development. It
enjoys close and strategic relationships with UN Tourism, driving joint efforts and strategies that
support innovative and pioneering tourism initiatives and projects, especially as the UAE’s was re-
elected to the UN Tourism Executive Council for the term 2025-2029.”

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