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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 tourism hub. In this regard,
the ATDD is integrating innovation across all its initiatives to advance national and regional

objectives, with a particular focus on enhancing visitor experiences through cutting-edge
technologies such as digital tourism and artificial intelligence.”

The session was also attended by entrepreneurs in the tourism sector, including Patrick Antaki,

Vice President of Operations for the Middle East at Valor Hospitality; Rasha Youssef, Founder of

Fafla Travel; and Darren Derieh, Founder of Turhal Al-Asayel Travel and Tourism Experiences.

Participants showed great interest in the discussion, actively sharing their thoughts and

experiences on global best practices. The session concluded with several key recommendations

for driving innovation in Arab tourism, promoting collaboration between government and private

entities to promote innovation-driven tourism projects, adopting modern digital solutions to

improve tourism services, encouraging entrepreneurship in the sector, and introducing specialised

training programs to empower tourism professionals with advanced technological skills.

In line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which seeks to increase the tourism industry's
contribution to the national economy and promote sustainable tourism development, the

department aims to accelerate the sector's growth by establishing a vibrant environment that

encourages new ideas and supports entrepreneurial innovation.

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