Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has made history as the first woman to be appointed as the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, succeeding Zurab Pololikashvili. As the daughter of the owner of the Rotana Hotel Group, she brings a background in hospitality and tourism to her new role, where she garnered significant support despite being considered an outsider with limited experience.
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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais is the Secretary-General of ONU Turismo.
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Cabo Verde· 2026-03-04
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais is the new Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization-UN Tourism.
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Croatia· 2025-11-21
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais is the new Secretary-General of the UN Tourism Organization and discussed sustainable tourism development in Zagreb.
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Greece· 2025-11-05
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has become the Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization, replacing Zurab Pololikashvili.
გაეროს მსოფლიო ტურიზმის ორგანიზაციის გენერალური მდივანი შაიხან ალ ნოვაისი გახდა, ის ზურაბ პოლოლიკაშვილს ჩაანაცვლებს
Georgia· 2025-05-30