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10/29/25, 2:30 PM UAE hosts UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit to forge a shared vision for sustainable tourism ventures across Africa – Touris…
UN Tourism Secretary-General elect for the term 2026–2029; Her Excellency

Yomna Elbahar, Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt; His Excellency

John Ololtuaa, Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife of

Kenya; Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench; along with a

number of senior investors and global chief executives in the tourism and

hospitality sectors at regional and international levels.

In his opening speech at the summit, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said: “Guided

by the wise vision of our leadership – a vision that not only anticipates the future

but also actively shapes it and achieves its milestones – the UAE has positioned

tourism as a bridge connecting peoples and cultures around the world. It has

become a key driver for attracting investment and entrepreneurs, strengthening

the growth and competitiveness of the national economy, and a source of pride

through its pioneering achievements across all its verticals, led by national talents

who have earned global trust to hold high-level positions.”

H.E. Bin Touq added: “The UAE is an exceptional model for tourism development,

marked by qualitative leaps in its policies and tourism infrastructure, aligned with

global best practices. These include the adoption of pioneering national initiatives

and strategies, pumping investments into various tourism fields, building

distinguished tourism projects across the country, in addition to opening new

airports, expanding the airline network in cooperation with strategic partners

worldwide, enhancing internal transport networks, and providing high-quality

tourism services. This has all contributed to cementing the UAE’s status as a

leading destination in today’s global tourism landscape.”

H.E. stated: “The UAE continues to play an active role as a developmental

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