Sheikh Al -Ani, from the United Arab Emirates, is the first woman to tourism for United Nations tourism in 50 years of history
weekFrom the United Arab Emirates, you will become the first woman to lead for him Tourism, after winning the voting that took place on Friday in the framework of the 123rd executive council of the organization that was held on the royal San IldFonso website (Spain Center).
His appointment should be approved as a candidate to be the new United Nations tourism secretary for the 2026-2029 by the General Assembly that this United Nations Agency, Its headquarters in Madrid, It will celebrate in November in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
To ratify November, his appointment, It will be the first woman to go to this body since its foundation, in 1975.
Sheikh Noris was a winner in the second round of the electoral process by obtaining 24 votes against the Greek candidate Harry ThaharisAccording to the United Nations tourism sources.
The representative of the United Arab Emirates competed in the race for the organization’s general secretariat with Muhammad Adam (Ghana), Habib Ammar (Tunisia) , Guevara’s glory (Mexico) and the Greek candidate mentioned above.
The Sheikh Al -Anis, the Secretary -General of the United Nations Tourism, will be resolved, Zharab Bolkashvili, After eight years in office.
Experience in the hotel sector
With extensive experience in the hotel sector, Shaikha Nasser Al Nasser, Vice President of Relations with the owners of Rotana Hotels and head of the Tourism Works Group in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.
Born in the United Arab Emirates, it is Bachelor of Business Science and Finance From Zayed University in Dubai and started work in financial audit and internal control of KPMG counselor.
In 2012, she was appointed Director Abu Dahbi Rotana hotels Since 2018, he is a vice president of relations with the company’s owners.
Also, NoWais is part of Business Lady of Abu Dhabi The Consultative Council of the Tourism Council in the United Arab Emirates.
A positive moment for international tourism
Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi hereThe Emirati congratulated NOAIS on his appointment as a candidate and the most prominent of the great support.
One of the attendees was 300 of more than more than About thirty countries To the organization’s executive council, which was held in a particularly positive moment for international tourism, despite the geopolitical and definition uncertainty, it regained the flow of tourists almost before the epidemic.
In addition, the United Nations Agency – this year celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its founding – hopes for the arrival of international tourists in 2025 It grows between 3 % and 5 % Regarding the previous year.
The Executive Council, the United Nations Tourism Board, is responsible for ensuring that this body United Nations Do your business and adapt to the budget.
It meets at least twice a year and consists of members It is elected by the General Assembly.
