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the sustainability of the sector. He indicated that there are

challenges ahead for sustainable tourism, most notably the necessity

to upskill the workforce, improving their performance and expertise

in tourism, and fostering innovation and creativity across various

tourism fields and activities.

The Minister of Economy said: “The UAE is committed to promoting

sustainability, not just in the tourism industry but across diverse

economic and environmental sectors, safeguarding resources,

wealth, and natural reserves, especially following the announcement

by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of

the UAE, extending the ‘Year of Sustainability’ to the year 2024 with

the aim of building on the success of this initiative last year.”

National initiatives & strategies to promote sustainable tourism

growth

H.E. emphasized that the UAE attaches significant importance to the

tourism sector, recognizing it as a key contributor to national

economic growth and enhancing its competitiveness and diversity.

The country has successfully highlighted its tourism diversity in the

past phase, promoting the unique features and characteristics of all

seven emirates, with the aim of attracting more global companies to

its markets. These achievements encourage national and foreign

investments in tourism projects, thereby consolidating the UAE's

position on the travel and tourism landscape at regional and global

levels.

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