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Qatar participates in 26th UN Tourism General Assembly

Published: 09 Nov 2025 - 08:37 pm | Last Updated: 09 Nov 2025 - 08:38 pm
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Riyadh: The State of Qatar is participating in the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Assembly, taking place from November 7-11, 2025, brings together delegations from more than 160 member states, alongside representatives of international organisations and key stakeholders in the tourism sector.

Chairman of Qatar Tourism HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji led the State of Qatar's delegation.

Held under the theme "AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future," the sessions highlight the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the tourism industry.

The participation reflects Qatar's continued engagement in high-level global tourism dialogue and collaboration with international partners.

Discussions focus on reviewing the sector's strategic program of work exploring how AI, digital transformation, and innovation can drive more sustainable and inclusive tourism development. The program also includes meetings of the General Assembly, specialised committees, and a thematic session on the transformative impact of AI on tourism.

Qatar Tourism's engagement at the Assembly reflects its commitment to contributing to global tourism discussions and advancing sector priorities, including sustainable and inclusive development, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Participation in this global platform strengthens Qatar's role in shaping sector priorities and contributes to broader efforts supporting tourism growth in the region and internationally.