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10/9/25, 8:45 AM H.E. Bin Touq holds meeting with French ministers to discuss enhancing economic partnership, including tourism cooperation and i…

During the meeting, H.E. highlighted the UAE’s continuing efforts to develop its legislative and economic framework to strengthen
business agility and attractiveness. These measures include legislative amendments, simplified procedures, and various enablers and
incentives to support entrepreneurs and SMEs, helping French companies also access promising opportunities in the UAE market.

The UAE and French sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enable Emirati and French companies to access promising
opportunities across priority sectors in both markets. The discussions also focused on integrating advanced digital technologies and
artificial intelligence to drive sustainable economic growth, and on deepening collaboration in developing and implementing circular
economy policies — including smart infrastructure and sustainable transport. Both sides further emphasized the importance of supporting
startups and entrepreneurship as key drivers of innovation and future-ready growth.

H.E. affirmed that tourism cooperation between the two countries reflects the strength of their strategic relationship. He explained that the
UAE continues to launch new initiatives supporting sustainable tourism and to create innovative, high-quality products and services that
meet growing global demand, while also increasing the cultural and economic exchange with France.

The Minister of Economy and Tourism highlighted the UAE’s proactive efforts in developing tourism infrastructure and economic
legislation, creating attractive opportunities for partnerships with France’s travel and tourism sector at both government and private
levels.

The meeting also discussed the importance of tourism as a key area for cooperation and partnership in the upcoming phase. It explored
ways to boost travel between the two countries, expand joint tourism programmes, coordination in international events, and exchange of
expertise in green and sustainable tourism – all serving the sector’s long-term growth.

UAE-French relations witness continuous growth

The UAE-French relations have witnessed notable growth across various economic sectors in recent years. The UAE market currently
hosts over 15,000 commercial licences involving French citizens, operating in diverse economic activities. By the end of May 2025, the
number of registered French trademarks in the UAE reached 18,500, reflecting the depth of the advanced economic partnership between
the two sides and confirming the UAE’s growing status as a preferred destination for French companies in the region.

In terms of tourism relations, the number of French tourists visiting in the UAE reached 648,704 in 2024, a 15 per cent increase
compared to that of 2023. During the first quarter of 2025, the UAE welcomed 245,269 French tourists. Currently, there are 58 direct
weekly flights between the two countries, facilitating mutual tourist flows.

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