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2/26/25, 10:41 AM Ajman Tourism Development Department organises panel discussion - Middle East News 247

Ajman Tourism Development Department organises

panel discussion

By News Desk 1 25/02/2025

The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) held a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative Tourism

Experiences in the Arab World,’ in conjunction with the ‘UAE Innovates 2025’ initiative and Arab Tourism Day.
The event, held at Al Zorah Golf Club, sought to highlight groundbreaking tourism initiatives, while also

reinforcing the Arab world’s standing in the international tourism industry.

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the The Ajman Tourism Development

Department, attended the session alongside a group of tourism experts and professionals. The discussions
focused on the significance of integrating modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence, augmented
reality, and the Internet of Things, into tourism projects to enhance visitor experiences. It addressed how

innovation can propel the sustainable growth of the sector and boost the competitiveness of tourism
destinations. Speakers also discussed strategies to expand and diversify tourism offerings to provide visitors
with one-of-a-kind experiences, in addition to highlighting successful tourism models from across the Arab

world.

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi further explained how the UAE is actively working to cement its status as

a leading global tourism hub through a comprehensive strategy that prioritises innovation, in line with global
trends and the rapid advancements in the industry. H.E. Alhashmi added, “This session reflects our wise
leadership’s emphasis on sustainability and economic diversification as core strategic priorities, which aligns

with the UAE Centennial 2071 vision to position the country as the world’s most innovative and sustainable

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