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H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy. Image Courtesy: UAE Ministry of Economy
To contribute to enhancing tourism sustainability in the Middle East

Press Release

February 13, 2025

UAE’s re-election to UNWTO Executive Council for 2025–2029 announced at the meeting

Abu Dhabi: A high-level UAE delegation, led by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of
Economy, participated in the 51st meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional
Committee for the Middle East, held in the Qatari capital, Doha recently. The meeting served as a platform to
discuss a range of tourism initiatives and projects that the Commission intends to implement to drive the sector’s
growth and development across the region. The meeting also witnessed the announcement of the UAE’s re-
election to the UNWTO Tourism Executive Council for the period 2025-2029.

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Tourism Council, said: “This
meeting is taking place at a pivotal moment for the global tourism sector, which is undergoing major shifts,
requiring enhanced joint efforts to create new opportunities and enablers that ensure its growth, sustainability,

and resilience in the face of economic, environmental, and health challenges. Restructuring tourism is key to
enhancing the competitiveness of our tourism offerings and keeping pace with the latest global trends and digital
and environmental advancements.”

H.E. added: "The UAE has recognized the significance of tourism as a key driver of economic growth. In line with
this belief, it has been keen on developing national strategies and plans aimed at advancing and sustaining the
national tourism sector’s growth. This includes the ‘UAE Tourism Strategy 2031,’ which now serves as a
roadmap for enhancing the nation’s tourism identity, solidifying its position as a leading global tourism hub.”

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