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AIM Congress explores future of tourism

investment

BY CONTENT ADMIN

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministerial Roundtable on “Investment in Tourism: Shaping
Tourism Investment Opportunities through Policy Innovation” assembled at AIM Congress 2025, gathering
ministers and global stakeholders to redefine the future of tourism investment through strategic policy
transformation.

The session brought together 13 speakers, including officials and ministers from the UAE, Bahrain, Georgia,
Montenegro, Egypt, and Iran, as well as senior executives from UNCTAD, UN Tourism, World Economic
Forum, ESCAP, and the World Free Zones Organisation.

The roundtable emphasised tourism’s critical role in economic resilience, job creation, and sustainable
development. Opening remarks celebrated the region’s leadership in shaping future-ready policies to attract
quality investments that balance economic growth with environmental preservation.

Abdulla Ahmed Alsaleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said, “Under the guidance of our wise
leadership, the UAE has succeeded in consolidating its position as a global destination for investment in the
tourism sector. We seek to attract AED100 billion in new investments by 2031.”

Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighted the nation’s evolving
tourism policy and robust investment climate, emphasising Bahrain’s strategic role in advancing sustainable
tourism and economic growth.

Under its leadership, Bahrain has aligned itself with global tourism development goals, integrating UN
initiatives while offering attractive investment opportunities through Golden Licences—two of which are
tailored specifically to the tourism sector. With streamlined regulations, investor privileges, and a “one-stop-
shop” approach to project facilitation, Bahrain continues to position itself as a premier destination for tourism
development and global collaboration.

Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, announced a transformative
shift in the country’s tourism strategy, emphasising a strong pivot toward private sector involvement and
investment-driven growth.

Yomna Elbahar, Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt, highlighted Egypt’s independent progress in
tourism and emphasised the nation’s commitment to innovation in hospitality. “We are bringing together industry

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