Riyadh, Ramadan 23, 1439, Jun 8, 2018, SPA -- The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has chosen Basmah bint Abdulaziz Al-Mayman, nominee of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, as the UNWTO Middle East regional manager, the first time the position is occupied by a Saudi or GCC Countries official in the organization. The selection of the Saudi candidate came after a fierce international competition. --SPA 21:39 LOCAL TIME 18:39 GMT 0013 www.spa.gov.sa/w701178