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11/3/25, 8:40 AM UAE and Africa unveil $6bn tourism investment plan at Dubai summit - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Est…

The announcement came during the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit
2025, held at Expo City Dubai under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin

Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai.

The summit — themed “Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth” and “Tourism

at the Heart of Africa’s Growth Agenda” — brought together more than 350
leaders, ministers, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and 53 African

countries to strengthen collaboration in sustainable tourism and cross-border
investment.

She h oha ourism vit to ec

During his meeting with African delegates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Maktoum rea s commitment to strengthening economic and

tourism ties with Africa
the future of global tourism.

He said Africa’s natural resources, economic potential, and sustainable

development ambitions align closely with the UAE’s own vision for inclusive,
innovation-driven tourism growth.

Sheikh Mohammed said: “Tourism is a vital contributor to our national
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economy and a sector that offers tremendous opportunities for continued
growth and new partnerships.

“The UAE–Africa partnership holds immense promise and has always been

characterised by a shared belief in discovering new avenues for cooperation to
shape a better tomorrow”.

Sheikh Mohammed emphasised that cooperation in tourism investment

represents a model for economic integration, built on shared interests and

long-term development goals.

He also highlighted that tourism provides a powerful platform for fostering
cultural exchange, mutual prosperity, and global connectivity.

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