The fourth Skift Global Forum East (SGFE) will be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in the fourth quarter of 2025. This landmark event for the global tourism industry is made possible through a new partnership between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Skift, the world-renowned travel industry news and thought leadership platform. Announced at ITB Berlin, the collaboration further cements Abu Dhabi's position as a premier global destination for meetings and events.

Mr. Saleh Mohammed Al Geziry, Minister of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, stated: "Hosting the Skift Global Forum East Summit in Abu Dhabi underscores our steadfast commitment to shaping the future of tourism. This forum will provide a platform for industry leaders to engage in in-depth discussions on emerging trends and growth opportunities within the tourism sector across the Middle East and globally. The collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Skift fully embodies our belief that synergistic cooperation can advance shared tourism objectives and achieve mutual success for the industry."

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