Overview
- Member states at the 26th General Assembly in Riyadh confirmed her by majority vote, following a May nomination by the Executive Council.
- She will take office at the start of 2026, succeeding Zurab Pololikashvili.
- In her address, she set five priorities: responsible tourism, capacity building, technology for good, innovative financing, and smart governance.
- Her background includes senior roles at Rotana Hotels and positions with the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Tourism Working Group, the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and Les Roches Hospitality Academy.
- UAE officials, including Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, welcomed the appointment as a milestone for the UAE, the Arab region, and the global tourism sector.