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3/28/25, 1:25 PM UAE's Shaikha Al Nowais to run for UN Tourism Secretary-General position
raising questions. As an Emirati woman in a leadership role, she is proud of her

contributions to shaping the future of the industry.

Shaikha Al Nowais graduated from Zayed University with a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration- Major in Finance, in 2006. Over the past five years, she

has received numerous awards and brand medals, including Best Hotel Brand in the

Middle East at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards for 2021, 2022 and 2024;

Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East at the Business Traveller UK Awards

in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and Forbes Middle East: Top 100 Sustainable Companies

in the Middle East - Sustainability Leaders 2023.

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