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

In terms of tourism relations, the number of French tourists visiting the UAE

reached 648,704 in 2024, marking a 15% increase compared to 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’ cities, helping boost mutual

tourism flows.

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