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Al Marri added that both countries share common development visions and possess
complementary economic and tourism assets that support partnership at both governmental and
private-sector levels, enhancing corporate growth and mutual investment flows.

He noted that the UAE continues to develop its legislative and economic framework to
strengthen business flexibility and attractiveness by updating laws and procedures and
providing enablers and incentives to support entrepreneurs and SMEs, allowing French

companies to benefit from promising opportunities in UAE markets.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed mechanisms to enhance cooperation and facilitate
access for Emirati and French companies to promising opportunities in priority sectors within

both markets. They also explored employing advanced and digital technologies and artificial
intelligence for economic growth, as well as partnering in developing and implementing circular

economy policies — including smart infrastructure and sustainable transport — alongside
supporting startups and entrepreneurship.

The UAE minister 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 cultural and economic

exchange with France.

He added that the UAE adopts a proactive approach in developing its tourism infrastructure and
economic regulations to enhance the flexibility and attractiveness of the local market for
companies and investors — offering promising opportunities for building fruitful partnerships with
France’s tourism and travel sectors at both the governmental and private levels.

Both sides discussed the importance of tourism as a key window of cooperation and partnership

in the coming phase and explored ways to boost travel between the two countries, expand joint
tourism programs, coordinate in international events, and exchange expertise in green and
sustainable tourism — all serving the sector’s long-term growth.

UAE–French relations have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years across various
economic sectors. The UAE market currently hosts more than 15,000 commercial licenses
involving French nationality operating in diverse economic activities.

As of 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.

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