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strategic hub for building such effective and impactful international tourism
partnerships and serves as a successful model for sharing its tourism expertise
and capabilities with Africa, supported by its robust experience and world-class
infrastructure.

The meeting focused on advancing cooperation 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 high-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.

During the roundtable, ministers reviewed global and regional economic
developments and their implications for the tourism sector. They emphasized that
tourism, aviation, trade, technology, and enabling infrastructure are key drivers of

sustainable and inclusive growth, job creation, and deeper regional integration.

Shared vision for sustainable growth:

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 recognized the catalytic role of private
investment, sound policies, and effective public–private partnerships in delivering
quality infrastructure, services, and skills.

Five priority areas for sustainable tourism development:

The Joint Ministerial Statement set out five priority areas to bolster joint efforts

between the UAE and Africa during the upcoming stage.

The first area, Tourism, focuses on developing quality tourism infrastructure and
efficient connectivity, strengthening human capital, supporting local content and
the circular economy, enhancing adaptation to climate change, and advancing
digital transformation. The second area, Investment and Infrastructure, underlines
the importance of predictable regulatory frameworks, investment facilitation, and

alignment with continental initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade
Area (AfCFTA). The ministers called for increased use of mechanisms that allow
funds to be redirected toward community development, climate, and

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