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In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which for very long has been an important economic engine for global growth – has also begun to attract more tourists. Within the GCC bloc, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have been the most popular tourist countries for tourists from different parts of the world for several years. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector of the region has witnessed a strong recovery with UAE leading the way. According to a report, tourist arrivals…