Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Arab Tourism Exhibition held in Dubai focused on enhancing connectivity and promoting the future of tourism, featuring over 2,800 exhibitors from more than 160 countries and regions, with significant attention on China's inbound tourism offerings [1] Group 1: Regional Developments - Middle Eastern countries showcased new tourism facilities, including the Zayed National Museum and Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi, and the reopening of the Jebel Ali Palm Island project in Dubai, expected to be completed by 2026 [2] - Saudi Arabia launched the Riyadh Metro, the largest automated metro network globally, spanning 176 kilometers with 85 stations [2] - The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, once fully opened, will be the largest archaeological museum in the world [2] Group 2: Tourism Growth Projections - The UNWTO representative for the Middle East projected 95 million inbound tourists to the region in 2024, a 32% increase compared to 2019, highlighting the region's rapid tourism recovery [2] - The acceleration of tourism development in the Middle East is attributed to infrastructure improvements and enhanced cross-cultural exchanges [2] Group 3: UAE's Tourism Strategy - The UAE aims to attract 100 billion dirhams (approximately $27.2 billion) in investments and achieve an annual output of 450 billion dirhams by 2031, targeting 40 million overnight visitors annually [3] - The Chinese exhibition area at the event featured cultural showcases and aimed to promote inbound tourism to China, with several inquiries and formal agreements from inbound tour groups [3] Group 4: Aviation Developments - China Eastern Airlines launched a direct flight between Shanghai Pudong and Abu Dhabi, collaborating with Etihad Airways for joint operations [4] - As of May 1, there are seven airlines operating over 200 weekly flights between mainland China and the UAE, enhancing bilateral trade and cultural exchanges [4]