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10/9/25, 3:32 PM UAE, France discuss developing economic partnership, tourism cooperation
Abdulla Al Marri stated that the meeting provides an important opportunity to broaden the horizons
of partnership between the UAE and France and to elevate it to higher levels of coordination by

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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