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10/28/25, 9:26 AM UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit Launches $6bn Investment Mapping, Projecting To Generate 70,000 Jobs - UrduPoint
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.

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.

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.

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