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10/28/25, 9:24 AM UAE and more than 20 African nations agree to launch new investment mapping to strengthen partnerships in tourism, aviation, lo…
UAE and more than 20 African nations agree to

launch new investment mapping to strengthen

partnerships in tourism, aviation, logistics,

infrastructure and digital transformation

October 28, 2025

Joint ministerial statement identifies five key pillars to boost collaborative efforts: tourism,

investment, sustainability, aviation & innovation

Nearly USD 6 billion worth of tourism projects featured in the new investment mapping

proposed by participating countries

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened a high-level ministerial roundtable meeting with
more than 20 African nations in Dubai, resulting in a joint ministerial statement that sets out a

new investment mapping to bolster collaboration and partnership in tourism, aviation,
transport and logistics, infrastructure and digital transformation. The initiative positions tourism

as a key driver of sustainable economic development in the UAE and across the African
continent.

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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025,

held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Held under the theme “Tourism at the Heart of Africa’s Growth Agenda,” the roundtable was

attended by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, alongside
tourism ministers and officials from more than 20 African nations. The ministers underscored
their commitment to strengthening collaboration to facilitate investments and enhance air

connectivity and infrastructure in Africa, and to innovate sustainable solutions and policies that
bolster the resilience of the tourism economy in the face of global challenges.

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