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UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais To Run For

UN Tourism Secretary-General Position

7 days ago

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 21st Mar, 2025) 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.

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.”

He added: “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 tourism field and its
important and effective role in promoting the growth and sustainability of the global tourism

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