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UAE Ranks Among Top 7 Global Destinations for Tourist Spending
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30.06.202530.06.2025Tourism

UAE Ranks Among Top 7 Global Destinations for Tourist Spending

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A recent report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the exceptional performance of the UAE’s travel and tourism sector in 2024. The sector contributed AED257.3 billion ($70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the economy. This reflects a 3.2% increase from 2023 and an impressive 26% growth compared...

DCT Abu Dhabi Aims for $17 Billion Contribution from Tourism Sector
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18.04.202518.04.2025Tourism

DCT Abu Dhabi Aims for $17 Billion Contribution from Tourism Sector

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Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), announced that the tourism sector is set to contribute AED62 billion, approximately $17 billion, to the emirate’s economy in 2025. This figure represents a projected increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year. The long-term...