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6/16/25, 5:17 PM H.E. Bin Touq holds high-level meetings in Cyprus and Greece to strengthen economic partnerships and expand tourism collaborati…
strategy aims to position the UAE as the world’s leading tourism hub by 2031, driving growth across
tourism, hospitality, and related investment sectors. H.E. also highlighted how the initiative will reinforce
the UAE’s status as a global frontrunner in tourism innovation and destination development.

In addition, the two ministers discussed potential joint tourism initiatives in both markets and the broader
Eastern Mediterranean region. Emphasis was placed on launching innovative programs in sustainable
and green tourism to further stimulate bilateral tourism exchange.

Finally, H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. Olga Kefalogianni, Greek Minister of Tourism, discussed the
strengthening of bilateral tourism cooperation across multiple sectors. The discussions focused on three

key areas: sharing expertise in smart tourism infrastructure, promoting sustainable environmental
practices, and developing joint programs to increase tourism exchanges between both countries. H.E. Bin
Touq highlighted the meeting’s significance as a key milestone in advancing UAE-Greek tourism relations,

building further on the two countries’ growing economic partnership.

Tourism collaboration between the UAE and Greece continues to witness significant growth, as reflected

in the latest visitor statistics. In 2024, the UAE welcomed 20,452 Greek visitors, marking a 25 per cent
increase compared to 16,366 visitors in 2023. This positive momentum is further reinforced by strong air
connectivity, with 33 weekly flights currently operating between the two countries via their respective
national carriers.

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