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He added, “Through the Emirates Tourism Council, we continue our efforts to promote sustainable
tourism development in the country by fostering effective partnerships between the public and
private sectors and launching innovative initiatives and projects. These efforts not only drive
tourism growth but also create exceptional travel experiences, offer unique opportunities to Emirati
talents, and strengthen our national tourism identity on the global stage.”

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
specialised 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 programmes 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 initiatives designed to further reinforce the UAE’s status as a
leading regional and global tourism destination.

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