UAE national Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been nominated to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) for the 2026 to 2029 term.
Al Nowais is the first Emirati woman to run for the position, and if elected, she will make history as the first woman from the region to hold this key leadership role.
Her nomination is a significant milestone for the UAE, highlighting the bold spirit and growing global presence of Emirati women.
Al Nowais has over fifteen years of extensive experience in spearheading initiatives within the tourism and hospitality sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been nominated to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization from 2026 to 2029, making her the first Emirati woman to run for this position. If elected, she would be the first woman from the region to take on this… pic.twitter.com/qUgOCMl36c
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) March 21, 2025
Dubai Summer Surprises set for 60 days of citywide activations
France fines Shein $26 million over consumer rule breaches; Shein to challenge
Dubai welcomes returning Hajj pilgrims with special passport stamp
Watch: Sheikh Hamdan brings Kenyan children’s Dubai dream to life
Warner Bros. World wins best theme park in world award
