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Press Release

H.E. Bin Touq holds meeting with French ministers to discuss

enhancing economic partnership, including tourism cooperation and

investment

Meeting underscores UAE’s commitment to further deepening collaboration
with France in the fields tourism, circular economy, innovation, fintech, and
entrepreneurship

Abu Dhabi, October 07, 2025:

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a meeting in Paris with
H.E. Éric Lombard, French Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and
H.E. Nathalie Delattre, Minister Delegate for Tourism. The discussions focused on strengthening
the economic partnership between the UAE and France, expanding areas of economic and
investment cooperation, opening new channels for business communities, developing
collaboration in the tourism and travel sectors, and increasing tourism investment opportunities -
all of which contribute to boosting the sector’s role in the sustainable economic development of
both countries.

H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE-France economic ties are robust and diversified, spanning a
wide range of key sectors in both countries and serving as a leading example of advanced economic
cooperation. He underscored the UAE’s commitment to further deepening collaboration with
France in the fields of the new economy - particularly tourism, the circular economy, innovation,
fintech, and entrepreneurship - which serve as key drivers of the future economy.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The meeting served as a valuable platform to broaden the partnership and
coordination between the UAE and France, while fostering new avenues for the exchange of
knowledge and expertise that empower our business communities to access emerging
opportunities. Both nations share development visions and possess complementary strengths in the
economic and tourism sectors - foundations that enhance cooperation across both government and
private domains, driving corporate growth and mutual investment flows.”

During the meeting, H.E. highlighted the UAE’s continuing efforts to develop its legislative and
economic framework to strengthen business agility and attractiveness. These measures include
legislative amendments, simplified procedures, and various enablers and incentives to support
entrepreneurs and SMEs, helping French companies also access promising opportunities in the
UAE market.