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10/29/25, 9:22 AM Mohammed Bin Rashid Emphasises UAE’s Commitment To Expand Economic Ties With African Nations | Pakistan Point

Emphasises UAE’s Commitment To Expand Economic

Ties With African Nations

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DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 28th Oct, 2025) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed the UAE's commitment to
strengthening its economic ties with the African continent, highlighting the significant growth
opportunities and vast scope for investment across diverse sectors, and particularly tourism.

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.

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