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10/28/25, 9:24 AM UAE, Africa agree on new investment mapping for tourism projects
bolster the resilience of the tourism economy in the face of global challenges.
The meeting focused on advancing co-operation to transform tourism from a cultural activity into a strategic

pillar within the economic policies of the participating countries.

It showcased the UAE’s model of tourism development and its success in attracting quality global investment
to the sector, thereby enhancing economic diversification and contributing to national GDP growth.
The discussions also underscored the vital role of international development agencies, global financial

institutions, and the private sector in expanding Africa’s tourism industry.
The joint ministerial statement from the African ministers identifies five key pillars to boost collaborative

efforts: tourism, investment, sustainability, aviation & innovation.
"Today, the UAE and Africa stand at a pivotal moment in developing a resilient and sustainable tourism

sector. This milestone is marked by the launch of a new investment mapping featuring diverse tourism
projects in the fields of aviation, logistics services, infrastructure, and the digital sector, with an estimated

total value of approximately $6 billion and the potential to generate 70,000 job opportunities in various
countries of the African continent," remarked Al Marri.

This step aims to create a qualitative shift in the level of tourism partnerships between the UAE and Africa.
It will also pave the way for regional and global business communities to participate in UAE-Africa tourism

investment projects, thus enhancing the position of tourism as a fundamental pillar of sustainable and
comprehensive economic development.

He emphasised the importance of tourism co-operation in the next phase to build new partnerships between
the public and private sectors with the aim of exploring and developing innovative financing and investment

tools in various tourism activities.
During the roundtable, ministers reviewed global and regional economic developments and their implications
for the tourism sector.

They pointed out that tourism, aviation, trade, technology, and enabling infrastructure are key drivers of
sustainable and inclusive growth, job creation, and deeper regional integration.

During the meeting, the ministers shared a vision of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism-led growth
that benefits communities, empowers women and youth, supports micro, small, and medium-sized

enterprises, protects the environment, and safeguards cultural and natural heritage.
They also recognised the catalytic role of private investment, sound policies, and effective public–private

partnerships in delivering quality infrastructure, services and skills, it added.-TradeArabia News Service

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