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10/9/25, 3:30 PM UAE, France discuss economic partnership, tourism cooperation – The Gulf Time Newspaper
developing 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. 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 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. 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

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