H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri was appointed Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the new government structure approved in July 2020.
He is chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE International Investors Council, and CSR UAE Fund’s Board of Trustees.
Prior to his appointment, H.E. Al Marri held important positions in the government as a senior, top-ranking official. He was the Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet since 2017, during which he was instrumental in strengthening the interdependence between the federal and local governments. In this role, he also spearheaded many initiatives to get the pulse of the people and know their sentiments, as well as build the UAE’s long-lasting relations with international organizations such as the World Economic Forum.
H.E. Bin Touq formerly served as the head of Securities and Commodities Authority, and was also the former Director General of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He was part of the high-profile team that was behind the launch of ‘Area 2071,’ the nucleus of the future envisioned in the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. Furthermore, the UAE Minister of Economy, in his previous post, took part in the unveiling of the Hatta Economic Zone development project and the relaunching of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development.
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BRIDGING THE SKIES: UNLOCKING GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY
With around 58% of international tourists traveling by air, connectivity remains the lifeblood of global tourism. Yet, while major hubs flourish, regions such as Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific continue to face critical gaps in routes and infrastructure. Targeted policies, public–private investment, and strategic partnerships hold the potential to unlock transformative opportunities, expanding access, resilience, and economic inclusion. How can we bridge the skies to build a truly connected tourism future?
