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He made this announcement while chairing the Emirates Tourism Council's third meeting of 2025.

The meeting was attended by the chairpersons and directors general of the local tourism authorities across the UAE.

During the meeting, Bin Touq affirmed that the UAE’s tourism sector continues to perform exceptionally under the
guidance of the wise leadership, which prioritises its development as a strategic driver of non-oil GDP growth and a

key pillar in the transition to a new economic model.

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 on 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.