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The sector is also a leading driver of equality and opportunity across the Middle East. It is a leading employer of women, of youth and a pillar of sustainable development, including for rural communities and indigenous populations.
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Middle East News
February 13, 2025
Middle East Members back UN Tourism’s Vision for the Region as Education and Sports Tourism Leader
UN Tourism’s Member States from across the Middle East have met again to guide the continued growth of the sector across the region. The 51st session of the Regional Commission welcomed high-level delegations from 13 Member States, including eight Ministers of Tourism to assess achievements, analyse sector trends and focus on key priorities.
December 16, 2024
Abu Dhabi Awarded UN Tourism QUEST Certification for Excellence in Destination Management
UN Tourism has recognized the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT-Abu Dhabi) for its excellence in destination management.
October 30, 2024
UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards
UN Tourism and Qatar Tourism have again joined to celebrate the best in innovation and excellence in service.
June 11, 2024
UN Tourism partners with UAE on integrated e-platform for Governing Body meetings
UN Tourism will make use of a new electronic voting system for the meetings of its key statutory meetings and other meetings of its Governing Bodies.
June 10, 2024
Launch of the Second Edition of Qatar Tourism Awards!
UN Tourism joined Qatar Tourism for the launch of the 2nd edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards at Rexios Premium Qetaifan Island North in Doha. This initiative celebrates excellence in the tourism sector, recognizing outstanding achievements, innovations and individuals that contribute to making Qatar a top global destination.
May 23, 2024
UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan
UN Tourism has presented a new volume of its “Tourism Doing Business: Investment Guidelines”, this time with a focus on the investment potential of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
May 23, 2024
UN Tourism Connects Leaders for Investment Conference Focused on Middle East Opportunities
Public-private partnerships can stimulate investment into tourism and help drive the sector’s transformation across the Middle East.
May 22, 2024
Middle East Members Prioritize Innovation and Investments as UN Tourism Regional Commission Meets for 50th Time
UN Tourism’s Member States in the Middle East have looked to the future, coming together to focus on boosting investments into the sector and growing new products to build resilience and expand inclusivity.
May 20, 2024
UN Tourism launches digital self-assessment tool for rural destinations
UN Tourism has unveiled its pioneering digital self-assessment tool designed to progress tourism development in rural areas.
May 10, 2024
UN Tourism Puts Spotlight on Investments and Empowerment at AIM Congress
UN Tourism returned the Annual Investment Congress (AIM) to put the focus on innovation and women’s empowerment, and investments in the Middle East.
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UN Tourism Data Dashboard
The UN Tourism Data Dashboard – provides statistics and insights on key indicators for inbound and outbound tourism at the global, regional and national levels. Data covers tourist arrivals, tourism share of exports and contribution to GDP, source markets, seasonality and accommodation
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