UAE’s Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri Leads Delegation at BRICS Tourism Meeting
Moscow, The Gulf Observer: Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, spearheaded the UAE delegation at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, held in Moscow under the Russian Federation’s 2024 BRICS Chairmanship. The meeting was conducted under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security.”
The gathering aimed to enhance joint cooperation among BRICS member states, focusing on sustainable tourism development and exploring various tourism opportunities. Minister Al Marri underscored the UAE’s dedication, guided by its wise leadership, to bolstering tourism partnerships with BRICS nations.
Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
During his address, Al Marri emphasized the UAE’s commitment to forging new pathways for sustainable tourism collaborations that foster economic growth, promote cultural exchange, and elevate the UAE’s standing as a premier global tourist destination. This vision is in alignment with the “We the UAE 2031” strategy.
“We are dedicated to working with our BRICS partners to develop a resilient and sustainable tourism sector,” stated Al Marri. “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.”
Enhancing Tourism Cooperation
Al Marri highlighted the importance of enhancing air connectivity and infrastructure, leveraging the strategic locations of the UAE and BRICS countries, and embracing digital transformation within the tourism sector. He also stressed the significance of sharing best practices to facilitate travel and boost tourism among member states.
He reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable tourism initiatives with BRICS members, offering full support to achieve these goals. “The UAE is actively collaborating with the United Nations World Tourism Organization to implement the Sustainable Tourism Measurement Framework,” he added, underscoring the UAE’s proactive role in global tourism sustainability efforts.
The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Moscow provided a platform for member states to discuss and strategize on sustainable tourism practices, aiming for a collaborative approach to fostering global development and security through tourism. The UAE’s participation and leadership reflect its dedication to contributing to and benefiting from the collective growth of the BRICS nations.
