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Press Release

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. 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.

His Excellency emphasized the importance of tourism cooperation 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. H.E. further noted that the
UAE has emerged as a 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