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importance of ecotourism in supporting the sustainability of the tourism
sector and preserving natural reserves and desert attractions.
The minister highlighted the UAE's commitment to enhancing the regional
and global tourism infrastructure to ensure 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 UAE, the minister added, attaches significant importance to the tourism
sector, recognising 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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