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10/17/25, 8:19 AM UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit to be held on 27 October in Dubai, charting new frontiers for boosting UAE-Africa investm…
The sessions will highlight how digital solutions, fintech, and enhanced logistical connectivity
can be integrated to facilitate travel across Africa, making tourism more sustainable and

efficient while enriching visitor experiences and driving economic growth. Discussions will also
underscore the importance of localizing innovation and adopting advanced digital technologies

to develop destinations and attractions across the continent.

Ministerial roundtable:

On the sidelines of the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit, a high-level ministerial
roundtable will be held in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, with the participation
of more than 20 African ministers. The session will explore ways to strengthen tourism as a

key driver of economic growth and sustainable development in Africa, while also shedding light
on the UAE’s pioneering tourism model, which has demonstrated the sector’s ability to attract

global investment and diversify the national economy.

Today, Africa stands as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism markets, with its hospitality
sector expanding by more than 13 per cent annually and attracting over 74 million

international visitors, positioning it as a highly promising destination for UAE investments and
partnerships.

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