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5/1/24, 9:15 AM H.E. Bin Touq Leads UAE Delegation Participating In World Economic Forum In Riyadh | MENAFN.COM
In addition, this vital sector provided 809000 of jobs in various activities and tourism fields in
the country in 2023, equivalent to 12.3 per cent of the total labor market. With five per cent

growth from 2022, exceeding 2019 levels with 11.4 per cent growth, the number of jobs it
creates is expected to reach 833,000 in 2024. There are currently 1,235 hotels in the UAE

providing a total of 210,000 rooms for guests and visitors.

Unified GCC Tourism Visa

H.E. Bin Touq explained that efforts are underway in collaboration with other GCC partners to
launch the unified GCC tourist visa. Once it comes into effect, it will contribute to highlighting

the diverse tourism destinations in GCC countries, attracting and retaining tourists for longer
periods, thus increasing the number of hotel guests and making the region one of the leading

destinations for regional and international tourists alike.

World Economy Forum, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh hosted the special meeting of the World Economic Forum, its
first meeting outside Davos after the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,000 participants

attended the Forum, including senior officials, international experts, opinion leaders and
intellectuals from government and private sectors, international organizations and academic

institutions to discuss various global economic issues and developments with an aim to find
common solutions to address them.

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