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H.E. added: “These impressive figures reflect the UAE’s strong commitment to advancing its
hospitality industry in line with global best practices. We have invested heavily in developing hotel
and entertainment infrastructure across all seven emirates, organizing major international events,
and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that reflect authentic Emirati heritage and
culture. As a result, the UAE has become one of the world’s leading hospitality destinations today.”

The Minister of Economy continued: “The year 2025 marks a major milestone for UAE tourism,
marked by the election of Shaikha Al Nowais as the first woman globally to serve as Secretary-
General of the UN World Tourism Organization for the term 2026-2029. This achievement reinforces
the UAE’s prominent role in supporting international efforts to advance the global tourism industry.”

The meeting’s discussions covered a comprehensive array of key files and initiatives that support
the UAE’s efforts to enhance the growth and competitiveness of its hospitality sector. Participants
emphasized the importance of promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors to
meet the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to establish the UAE as the
top global tourism brand by the next decade.

The Council also reviewed the newly launched “Summer Hospitality Camp” program by the Ministry
of Economy. It is designed to support Emiratization across hospitality-related sectors by offering
hands-on training to school and university students in real-world environments such as hotels and
tourism facilities, in addition to its structured learning tracks.
Established by the Emirates Tourism Council, the Hospitality Advisory Council serves as a strategic
advisory body to the Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council on matters specific to the
hospitality sector. It provides insights and data on industry developments, recommends private-
sector initiatives to drive sector growth and reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global tourism
destination, and offers feedback on government tourism policies and initiatives.

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