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10/29/25, 2:52 PM UAE pledges $6bn in new tourism investment mapping with Africa

Al-Nowais noted that while the sector’s recovery continues to outpace global
growth, it faces mounting challenges from climate change, rapid technological

shifts, and geopolitical tensions — areas that require innovation and cross-regional
collaboration to address.

Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu
Musa Musawa, stated that tourism cooperation between the UAE and Nigeria
offers a promising avenue for mutual benefits.

She highlighted some strategic projects for collaboration with the UAE and
Emirati investors.

On the domestic front, Al-Marri said tourism investments in the UAE reached 28.8
billion dirhams ($7.78 billion) in 2023, rose to 32.2 billion dirhams in 2024, and
are expected to reach 35.2 billion dirhams in 2025, “reflecting the country’s

ongoing efforts to provide exceptional investment opportunities,” WAM added.

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