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10/17/25, 8:21 AM UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit to chart new frontiers for boosting UAE-Africa investment flows in various tourism sectors
The Summit aims to strengthen economic and tourism relations between the UAE and Africa, while
opening new horizons for mutual investment across diverse tourism sectors. It will reaffirm a shared

commitment to promoting sustainable tourism, advancing infrastructure development, and
deepening strategic investment partnerships between the two sides. Moreover, it will underscore the
UAE's position as a key economic and investment partner in the growth of Africa's tourism sector.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates
Tourism Council, will attend the summit. Joining him at the Summit will be more than 350

participants, including leaders, senior government officials, ministers, decision-makers, investors,
and entrepreneurs from the UAE and 53 African countries. The Summit's platform will be a
significant avenue for dialogue, sharing expertise and best practices, and enhancing future
partnership opportunities across various tourism sectors.

The Summit builds on the UAE's leadership in shaping the future of global tourism, championing

innovative financing and investment solutions while advancing the principles of sustainability and
diversity in the sector. This approach reflects the UAE's successful model of harmonizing economic
growth with environmental stewardship and cultural preservation.

The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit will focus on key sectors central to the shared tourism
ambitions of both regions. The agenda spotlights investment in tourism-focused projects, including

financing, infrastructure, hospitality, and innovative and sustainable tourism initiatives.

The Summit will feature six panel discussions covering a range of vital tourism-related topics,
including growth opportunities and tourism cooperation between the UAE and Africa across both
the public and private sectors. They will shed the spotlight on the role of tourism as a key driver of
economic growth in African countries; ways to enhance investment in tourism infrastructure and
services to accelerate sustainable economic and social development; global financing opportunities

in the hospitality sector; and the pivotal role of the private sector in shaping the future of African
tourism.

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.

On the sidelines of the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit, a high-level ministerial roundtable
will be held in the presence of 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.

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