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6/18/25, 8:28 AM UAE launches Summer Hospitality Camp 2025
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Specialized training for UAE nationals

Launched in strategic partnership with academic institutions, leading hospitality brands, and tourism
companies, the camp will provide specialized training to UAE nationals and residents aged 15 to 22,
including high school and university students.

It features five professional tracks — Hotels, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food Services, and Event
Management — with training durations ranging from two to four weeks. Each track includes field training,
mentorship, site visits, and interactive workshops across 35 partner establishments nationwide.

The event, attended by nearly 100 hospitality sector stakeholders, industry professionals, and student
leaders, also welcomed H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, secretary general-elect of the United Nations
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 2026–2029 term.

H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, secretary general-elect of the United Nations World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) for the 2026–2029 term

In his keynote address, H.E. Al Marri emphasized tourism’s rising role as a driver of sustainable
development and economic competitiveness, attributing the sector’s momentum to the vision of the UAE’s
leadership.

He stressed the importance of developing local talent and preparing future leaders to ensure the industry’s
continued growth and contribution to national prosperity.

H.E. Al Marri said: “The Summer Hospitality Camp is an investment in our young Emiratis, designed to
equip them with the skills and training needed to thrive in the tourism sector. It reflects our commitment to
increasing local participation in this vital industry and aligns with our vision for a dynamic tourism future
led by capable Emirati talent.

“Through this initiative, we are preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators who will enrich
the visitor experience in the UAE and serve as true ambassadors of our authentic Emirati identity and
globally recognized hospitality.”

H.E. Shaikha Al Nowais echoed these sentiments, describing the initiative as a major step toward
strengthening national capabilities and enhancing human capital in the tourism sector.

She underscored the value of hands-on learning in cultivating expertise that meets global standards, noting
that the program supports international tourism trends focused on innovation, sustainability, and talent
development.

The program aims to position participants as active contributors to the UAE’s future economy

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