Oman to Participate in 26th Session of UN
Tourism Organization in Riyadh Muscat, 5 Nov (ONA) – The Sultanate
of Oman will take part in the 26th session of the General Assembly of the
United Nations Tourism Organization, to be held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, from 7 to 11 November 2025—under the theme “AI-powered Tourism: Redefining
the future.” Oman’s delegation to the meeting will
be led by Salim Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism. The session will see the election of
a new Secretary General for the UN Tourism Organization. It will also review
the Secretary General’s report on current trends in international tourism and
the financial situation of the UN Tourism Organization. The minister said that the meetings
of the UN Tourism Organization provide
opportunities to exchange experiences and discuss key issues of relevance to
global tourism, including innovation, digital transition and artificial
intelligence (AI). He added that technology and education
have become two basic pillars for building a smart and sustainable tourism
sector. The minister pointed out that the
Ministry is embarked on developing national expertise in the fields of digital
tourism and destination management. He said that tourism has become an
integrated system for development and building bridges among people belonging
to different cultures. He explained that the use of AI and digital technologies
will contribute to improving the experience of tourists, augmenting the
efficiency of operational procedures and supporting innovation in the
management of tourist destinations and services. The minister laid emphasis on the
importance of investing in the human capital to achieve competitiveness and
sustainability in the tourism sector.— Ends/Bishara