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Key Topics and Initiatives Reviewed

The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including tourism initiatives and projects designed to

enhance the sector’s competitiveness in the coming years. Discussions focused on:

Mechanisms for implementation of new initiatives
Coordination between tourism authorities and the private sector

Progress updates on recommendations from previous meetings

The Council reviewed tourism achievements from the first nine months of the year and examined

plans for 2026 development projects, aimed at further cementing the UAE’s position as a leading
regional and global tourism hub.

Upcoming UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit

A key highlight of the meeting was the UAE’s preparations to host the UAE-Africa Tourism

Investment Summit on October 27, part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World). The event

will bring together tourism ministers and senior officials from 53 African countries.

The summit will serve as a strategic platform to:

Strengthen partnerships between the UAE and African nations
Explore joint investment opportunities in tourism infrastructure

Promote sustainable hospitality and specialized tourism products

Position the UAE as a trusted partner in tourism investment and a gateway connecting
African and global markets

Sustained Growth and Strategic Vision

The continued rise in hotel revenues and occupancy rates reflects the UAE’s long-term vision to

diversify its economy and develop tourism as a central pillar of growth. With robust infrastructure,

world-class attractions, and strong government support, the UAE is well on its way to achieving
its 2031 tourism strategy goals.

The Council’s efforts, combined with landmark events like the UAE-Africa Summit, will ensure

the sector’s steady growth while reinforcing the UAE’s reputation as a premier international

tourism and investment destination.

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