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10/29/25, 3:00 PM US$110 billion in UAE investments in Africa position country as world's fourth-largest investor: Bin Touq
estate.

He stressed that tourism and investment partnerships with African nations are a strategic pillar for expanding
opportunities for Emirati companies, opening new markets, and facilitating knowledge exchange, all of which
strengthen economic integration and national competitiveness.

The minister added that, under the guidance of the UAE's wise leadership, the country remains committed to its
role as an active development partner. Hosting the summit, he said, reflects the UAE's commitment to
enhancing its investment presence and fostering productive partnerships, to create a new tourism investment
map linking the UAE and Africa, and elevating bilateral relations to new levels of progress and prosperity.

On the domestic front, Bin Touq highlighted the summit's importance in showcasing promising investment
opportunities within the UAE's markets, particularly in business tourism, luxury hotels, and sustainable and eco-
tourism.

He revealed that tourism investments in the UAE reached AED28.8 billion in 2023, rose to AED32.2 billion in
2024, and are expected to reach AED35.2 billion in 2025, reflecting the country's ongoing efforts to provide
exceptional investment opportunities.

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