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10/9/25, 3:30 PM UAE, France discuss developing economic partnership, tourism cooperation - Aletihad News Center
between the UAE and France, and to elevate the partnership to higher levels of coordination by enabling business

communities to access new opportunities, and by developing new channels for exchanging experiences and

expertise.

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. This allows 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, 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 individuals of French nationality operating in

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