UAE Cabinet approves National Ecotourism Policy to balance tourism growth with environmental protection
The UAE Cabinet on Wednesday approved a National Ecotourism Policy aimed at balancing tourism growth with environmental protection, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a global destination for sustainable travel.
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The UAE Cabinet approved a National Ecotourism Policy designed to balance tourism expansion with environmental sustainability. The policy focuses on protecting environmentally sensitive sites, developing sustainable tourism products and experiences, encouraging community participation and preserving local cultural identity. Key initiatives include creation of a national smart platform for ecotourism, development of partnership networks to promote sustainable tourism and introduction of additional regulations governing ecotourism site management. The policy aims to strengthen collaboration among government entities, private-sector operators and civil society organisations involved in tourism and conservation.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 2 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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