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10/29/25, 9:22 AM Mohammed bin Rashid emphasises UAE's commitment to expand economic ties with African nations
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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