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9/12/25, 5:02 PM UAE tourism: Hotel revenues surpass $7.08 billion in H1 2025, marking 6.3 percent growth
“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,” bin Touq added.

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.

Source: WAM

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UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit in focus

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

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