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2/26/25, 10:40 AM Ajman Tourism Development Department organises panel discussion to discuss groundbreaking tourism innovations in Arab World…
regional objectives, with a particular focus on enhancing visitor experiences through cutting-
edge technologies such as digital tourism and artificial intelligence.”

The session was also attended by entrepreneurs in the tourism sector, including Patrick Antaki,
Vice President of Operations for the Middle East at Valor Hospitality; Rasha Youssef, Founder of

Fafla Travel; and Darren Derieh, Founder of Turhal Al-Asayel Travel and Tourism Experiences.
Participants showed great interest in the discussion, actively sharing their thoughts and

experiences on global best practices. The session concluded with several key recommendations
for driving innovation in Arab tourism, promoting collaboration between government and

private entities to promote innovation-driven tourism projects, adopting modern digital
solutions to improve tourism services, encouraging entrepreneurship in the sector, and

introducing specialised training programs to empower tourism professionals with advanced
technological skills.

In line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which seeks to increase the tourism industry’s
contribution to the national economy and promote sustainable tourism development, the

department aims to accelerate the sector’s growth by establishing a vibrant environment that
encourages new ideas and supports entrepreneurial innovation.