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10/17/25, 8:19 AM UAE hosts high-level summit to boost UAE-Africa tourism investment and partnerships
The summit will be attended by His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and chairman of
the Emirates Tourism Council.

More than 350 participants are expected to join, including senior government officials, ministers, decision-makers,
investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and 53 African nations.

Positioned as a major platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange of best practices, the summit will foster new
opportunities for joint projects, investment, and policy alignment across the tourism sector.

Focus on high-impact tourism sectors

The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 will spotlight investment across high-impact tourism sectors including
infrastructure, hospitality, sustainable travel, financing, and innovation.

The agenda includes six expert-led panel discussions, exploring core themes such as:

Public and private sector cooperation to expand tourism
Infrastructure investment to boost sustainable development
Global financing opportunities in the hospitality industry

Private sector contributions to the future of African tourism
Digital solutions and fintech for improved travel and logistics
Localized innovation and the role of advanced digital technologies in destination development

Each session will explore how new technologies and strategic investment can support sustainable growth, enhance visitor
experiences, and improve regional connectivity across Africa.

The UAE’s tourism sector continues to perform exceptionally

Ministerial roundtable to drive policy alignment

A ministerial roundtable, held on the sidelines of the summit, will bring together H.E. Al Marri and over 20 African
ministers to explore tourism’s role in driving inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
The session will also showcase the UAE’s successful tourism model, which has attracted significant international
investment and helped diversify the national economy.

Africa’s tourism sector: A key opportunity for UAE investment

With the African tourism market growing by over 13 percent annually and attracting more than 74 million international
visitors, the continent represents a high-potential destination for UAE tourism investment and collaboration.

The summit aims to harness this growth by fostering mutually beneficial partnerships, sharing expertise, and promoting
innovation across borders.

The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 will mark a significant step in aligning two dynamic regions around
shared economic and tourism ambitions, advancing a vision of sustainable prosperity powered by cooperation, innovation,
and investment.

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