{"id":777040152,"date":"2026-04-07T08:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777040152"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T15:48:19","slug":"uae-prepares-tourism-support-package-amid-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/uae-prepares-tourism-support-package-amid-regional-tensions","title":{"rendered":"UAE prepares tourism support package amid regional tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Minister of Economy and Tourism outlined relief measures as conflict pressures travel demand and major gaming projects continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

United Arab Emirates.- Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri <\/strong>said the United Arab Emirates government is working on plans to provide support for the tourism sector amid weakening travel demand and operational challenges due to the conflict in the middle east. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on Dubai Eye 103.8\u2019s Business Breakfast programme, the minister said: \u201cWe are supporting the tourism sector\u2026 we are speaking to them daily,\u201d adding that \u201ca package will come up very soon\u201d to address challenges facing the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An earlier Dh1bn relief initiative<\/strong> allowed hotels and tourism operators to defer government fees for three months from April 1, including sales fees on rooms, food and beverage services and the Tourism Dirham, aimed at improving short-term liquidity. Authorities have also introduced pricing controls to prevent sharp increases in hospitality costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crisis comes as construction continues on Wynn Al Marjan Island<\/a> in Ras Al Khaimah, which will house the country’s first regulated casino. Work on the US$5.1bn integrated resort was briefly paused due to the conflict in the region. Some employees were offered the option to temporarily work from abroad if their respective embassies advise relocation. Wynn said the development timeline remains unchanged, with the integrated resort still\u00a0expected to open during the first quarter of 2027<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Wynn Al Marjan Island drives Ras Al Khaimah Airport expansion plans<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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