Pan African Business Forum Urges African Countries to Back UAE's Al Nowais for UNWTO Secretary General

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The Pan African Business Forum (PABF) has launched a campaign to urge African countries to endorse and support Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, the nominee of the United Arab Emirates, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNTWO) at the next UN Tourism Secretary General elections in 2025. PABF believes that Al Nowais is the most suitable candidate due to her extensive experience and leadership qualities in the global tourism and hospitality sector.

Al Nowais has been nominated for her vision to lead UN Tourism in promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism that stimulates economic growth and enriches global communities. Her leadership has extended beyond hospitality, serving as Chairwoman of the Tourism Working Group at the Abu Dhabi Chamber, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and member of the advisory board of the UAE Tourism Council. Al Nowais is also a graduate in Finance from Zayed University, bringing 16+ years of hands-on experience in the hospitality sector.

The PABF is urging African countries to support Al Nowais over the Ghanaian candidate, Ambassador Muhammad Adam, citing that it would be prudent for him to stand down his ambition in the immediate term and join hands in supporting UAE's Al Nowais to enhance mutual growth in the tourism sector globally.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pan African Business Forum (PABF) has launched a campaign to urge African countries to endorse and support Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNTWO) at the next UN Tourism Secretary General elections in 2025.
  • Al Nowais has extensive experience and leadership qualities in the global tourism and hospitality sector, serving as Chairwoman of the Tourism Working Group at the Abu Dhabi Chamber, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and member of the advisory board of the UAE Tourism Council.
  • Al Nowais has a vision to lead UN Tourism in promoting responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism that stimulates economic growth and enriches global communities.
  • The PABF is urging African countries to support Al Nowais over the Ghanaian candidate, Ambassador Muhammad Adam, citing the need for mutual growth in the tourism sector globally.
  • Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has on-ground experience in corporate governance, audit, sustainability, and economic development, with a leadership profile that extends beyond hospitality.
  • Al Nowais is a graduate in Finance from Zayed University, bringing 16+ years of hands-on experience in the hospitality sector.

Statistics:

  • Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has over 16 years of extensive hands-on experience in the hospitality sector.
  • The PABF believes that Al Nowais is the most suitable candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNTWO) due to her experience and leadership qualities.
  • The next UN Tourism Secretary General elections are scheduled to be held in 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

Sources:

  • The letter written by Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi, on behalf of the Executive Committee of PABF, to President John Mahama.
  • The profile of Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, including her experience and leadership qualities in the global tourism and hospitality sector.
  • The Pan African Business Forum (PABF) and its campaign to urge African countries to endorse and support Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais as a candidate for the position of Secretary General of the United Nations World Trade Organisation (UNTWO).