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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.

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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