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10/29/25, 9:20 AM Mohammed bin Rashid emphasises UAE’s commitment to expand economic ties with African nations
He said the continent's wealth of natural resources and its ambition to achieve sustainable tourism
growth aligned with the UAE's vision for the future of global tourism.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was meeting with delegates attending the UAE-Africa Tourism
Investment Summit 2025, which opened on Monday under the theme ‘Building Bridges for Sustainable

Growth.’

The summit brought together tourism ministers, government leaders, and investors from across Africa.
The summit highlights the UAE’s leadership in shaping global tourism and promoting sustainable,
inclusive growth.

During the meeting, which took place at Expo City Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the delegates

attending the summit to the UAE, emphasising the importance of shared visions and innovative ideas to
further advance economic and development partnerships with African countries and to consolidate the
foundations of existing partnerships.

He said that the tourism sector in particular presented significant scope to drive sustainable growth and
cultural ties between peoples.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praised the growing role of the African continent in shaping the
future of the global economy, and the abundant opportunities and potential it presented. He emphasised
that cooperation between the UAE and Africa in tourism investment represents a vital model for
economic integration based on a shared vision and mutual interests.

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “Tourism is a vital contributor to our national 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.”

During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was briefed on the key areas of discussion

during the summit, which was attended by more than 350 leaders, senior government officials, ministers,
decision-makers, as well as investors and entrepreneurs from the UAE and 53 African countries.

The discussions focused on steps to strengthen economic and tourism ties between the UAE and Africa
and explore new areas to expand cooperation and drive growth. This renewed impetus to broaden ties

will serve to attract fresh investments into diverse sectors, notably tourism, supporting the development
aspirations of countries across the African continent.

The meeting was also attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. On their
part, tourism and investment ministers from Africa participating in the summit expressed their
appreciation for the pioneering economic and development model showcased by the UAE and its

stature as a top global tourist destination.

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