Shaikha Al Nowais, who became Secretary-General of UN Tourism on 1 January 2026 as the first woman to lead the organisation, is from which country?

Correct answer B. United Arab Emirates

Explanation

Emirati hospitality executive Shaikha Al Nowais took office as UN Tourism Secretary-General on 1 January 2026, succeeding Zurab Pololikashvili after her nomination was ratified in Riyadh in November 2025.