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10/28/25, 9:24 AM UAE, Africa agree on new investment mapping for tourism projects
UAE, Africa agree on new investment mapping for tourism projects

DUBAI Mon, 27 Oct 2025

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The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism 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, said senior officials at the meeting held on the sidelines of UAE-Africa Tourism

Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai.
Nearly $6 billion worth of tourism projects featured in the new investment mapping proposed by the
participating countries.

Held under the theme 'Tourism at the Heart of Africa’s Growth Agenda,' the roundtable was attended by

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

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