Sheikh Ahmed: UAE committed to strategy for inclusion of people of determination

Sheikh Ahmed: UAE committed to strategy for inclusion of people of determination

- Dubai developing itself as the leading accessible and inclusive tourism destination

- 250 companies from 50 countries showcased advanced technologies; 20% rise in exhibitors, 15% increase in visitors

- Dubai revises target to receive 25 million tourists by 2025

Dubai: The success and overwhelming participation in the 4th AccessAbilities Expo are affirmation that the UAE is committed to follow a sustainable strategy for inclusion of people of determination into our society and channel their abilities for the growth of the economy, said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

The fourth edition of AccessAbilities Expo and the third Dubai Accessible Travel Tourism International Summit (DATTIS) successfully concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre with a call to effectively enhance inclusion of persons of determination and make the UAE more friendly for them. The three-day expo and summit received overwhelming response from government organisations, non-government organisations (NGOs), companies and general public.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed said: “It is heartening to note that the international organisations and experts who participated in the Expo have recommended that the world should follow the UAE model in formulating a