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UAE participates in 51st UN Tourism Regional

Commission meeting in Doha to contribute to

enhancing tourism sustainability in the Middle East

14/02/2025

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

Abu Dhabi, February 13, 2025:
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.”
Speaking on behalf of H.E. Bin Touq at the meeting, H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh said: "The UAE has adopted flexible
economic policies and invested consistently into developing infrastructure, establishing pioneering tourism projects,

integrating technology into tourism-related activities. The UAE has also been fostering innovation in tourism services,
building strong regional and international partnerships, and launching innovative marketing campaigns to promote
tourism destinations across the seven emirates. These efforts have significantly contributed to the sector’s sustained
growth in recent years."
H.E. Al Saleh highlighted the UAE’s remarkable progress in developing new tourism experiences that cater to the

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