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Chairman of the Council, and attended by the chairpersons and directors general

of the local tourism authorities across the UAE. During the meeting, H.E. affirmed

that the UAE’s tourism sector continues to perform exceptionally under the

guidance of the wise leadership, which prioritizes its development as a strategic

driver of non-oil GDP growth and a key pillar in the transition to a new economic

model. The meeting reviewed a range of tourism initiatives and projects in the

pipeline aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s tourism sector in

the coming period. It also discussed mechanisms for implementing these

initiatives and the importance of coordination between the country’s tourism

authorities and the private sector to ensure the achievement of all related

objectives. The meeting also followed up the recommendations issued during the

previous meeting, assessing the progress made so far.

Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the UAE’s preparations to host the ‘UAE-

Africa Tourism Investment Summit’ on October 27, as part of the ‘Future

Hospitality Summit’ (FHS World) with the participation of tourism ministers and

senior officials from 53 African countries. The summit will serve as a key platform

to strengthen strategic partnerships and explore joint investment opportunities in

tourism infrastructure, sustainable hospitality, and the development of specialized

tourism products. It will also highlight the UAE’s position as a trusted partner in

tourism investment, reinforcing its role in connecting African and global markets.

The Council was briefed on tourism plans and programs presented by local

authorities across the UAE, which highlighted achievements from the first nine

months of the year. It also reviewed development plans for 2026, including

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