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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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