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vertical farming, hydroponics, alongside the adoption of sustainability and conservation techniques
in agriculture.

Besides, the latest edition of the campaign showcased the UAE's prominent natural landmarks and
biodiversity-rich areas, including nature reserves, islands, mountain and desert environments, and
beaches, highlighting their attractive tourism activities and unique experiences. It demonstrated the
UAE's significant focus on increasing green spaces and promoting sustainable agriculture as an
integrated community culture, alongside government initiatives and achievements in
environmental protection and sustainability.

Tourism & aviation sectors witness continued growth

The UAE's civil aviation sector recorded an unprecedented performance in 2024, with passenger
traffic rising 10 per cent to 147.8 million passengers, up from 134 million in 2023, strengthening
the country's position as a leading global aviation destination.

Tourism sector also continues to demonstrate impressive growth, with hotel establishment
revenues reaching AED 37.1 billion during January-October 2024, up 4 per cent compared to 2023.
Hotel occupancy rates averaged 78 per cent over the first ten months of the year, a 2.7 per cent
growth over the same period in 2023. Total hotel guests across the seven emirates reached about
24.9 million during January-October 2024, growing 9.5 per cent compared to 2023. Meanwhile,
the total number of hotel establishments reached 1,246 by the end of October.

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