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6/28/24, 3:00 PM UAE participates in BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting

Abdullah bin Touq highlighted the UAE's commitment, under the guidance of its wise leadership, to
enhancing tourism cooperation with BRICS countries. He emphasised the importance of opening new
avenues for sustainable tourism partnerships that boost economic growth, promote cultural exchange,
and position the UAE as a leading global tourist destination, in alignment with the “We the UAE 2031”
vision.

“We are dedicated to working with our BRICS partners to develop a resilient and sustainable tourism
sector,” bin Touq stated. “This includes improving air connectivity and infrastructure, leveraging the
strategic locations of the UAE and BRICS nations, embracing digital transformation and technology
across various tourism sectors, and sharing best practices to facilitate travel and increase tourism flows

among member states.”

He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainable tourism with BRICS members and
providing all necessary support to achieve this goal. “The UAE is actively collaborating with the United
Nations World Tourism Organization to implement the Sustainable Tourism Measurement Framework,”
he added.

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