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Ministry of Economy and Tourism to host ‘UAE Africa Tourism Investment
Summit’ in October

17-08-2025 01:35 PM

emirates7 -The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced that Dubai will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment
Summit on October 27, 2025, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025), one of the world’s leading platforms
for the hospitality, tourism, and investment industries. The event is designed to strengthen economic and tourism ties between
the UAE and African nations, with a focus on boosting mutual investments in tourism, hospitality, and related services.

In preparation for the Summit, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
The Bench, the organisers of FHS World, in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The
MoU was signed by Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry, and Daria
Smith, Portfolio Director at The Bench. Both parties will cooperate in organising and promoting the event to spotlight tourism-
related investment opportunities and projects across Africa.

The Summit will gather more than 250 senior participants, including government officials, policymakers, and investors from 53
African countries, such as tourism ministers and representatives from investment promotion agencies. This initiative
underscores the UAE’s position as a trusted investment partner for Africa and paves the way for broader strategic cooperation
in vital sectors that support sustainable and integrated economic growth.

Badreya Al Maidoor stated that the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit will act as a strategic platform for exchanging
knowledge and expertise between the UAE and African nations, supporting sustainable development by fostering projects and

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