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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.

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
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