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enabling business communities to access new opportunities and 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.

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.

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