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UAE Re-Elected to UNWTO Executive

Council for 2025-2029

By Shahba Mayyeri February 12, 2025 1 min read

The United Arab Emirates has secured re-election to the Executive Council of the United Nations

World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the 2025-2029 term.

The announcement was made during the 51st meeting of the UNWTO Regional Committee for

the Middle East, held in Doha, Qatar.

The UAE delegation at the event was led by Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the

Ministry of Economy. The meeting focused on key tourism initiatives and projects designed to

enhance the development and sustainability of the tourism sector across the region.

Reaffirming its commitment to advancing global tourism, the UAE’s re-election underscores its
significant role in shaping policies and strategies that drive tourism growth. The country continues

to position itself as a leading international tourism hub, leveraging its world-class infrastructure,
cultural heritage, and innovative initiatives to support the sector’s expansion.

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