FAQ: UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 - Building Sustainable Tourism Partnerships
Summary
The UAE hosted the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 to foster sustainable tourism ventures and investment collaboration between the UAE and African nations, resulting in a joint ministerial statement outlining priority areas and projects estimated to generate 70,000 jobs and require $6 billion in investment.
What was the main purpose of the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025?
The summit aimed to develop tourism and investment collaboration between the UAE and African nations, exploring ways to strengthen economic integration through partnerships in tourism, hospitality, infrastructure, project financing, and innovation.
Who organized and participated in the summit?
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism hosted the summit under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with participation from over 350 leaders, ministers, government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs from the UAE and 53 African nations.
Where and when was the summit held?
The summit was held recently in Dubai as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) and in collaboration with The Bench.
What were the key outcomes of the summit?
The summit resulted in a joint ministerial statement setting out a new investment mapping, with projects requiring approximately $6 billion in investment and projected to generate 70,000 direct and indirect jobs across participating African countries.
What are the five priority areas outlined in the joint statement?
The five priority areas are tourism, investment and infrastructure, aviation and connectivity, sustainability, and SME-financing and innovation.
How does this summit align with the UAE’s tourism strategy?
According to H.E. Bin Touq, the UAE positions tourism as a bridge connecting peoples and cultures worldwide, serving as a key driver for attracting investment, strengthening economic growth, and showcasing national talents in global positions.
What was the theme of the summit and why was it chosen?
The theme was ‘Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth,’ reflecting the focus on creating sustainable tourism ventures and economic partnerships between the UAE and African nations.
What specific presentation was delivered about African tourism’s future?
Her Excellency Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, UN Tourism Secretary-General elect for 2026–2029, delivered a presentation titled ‘The Future of African Tourism’ outlining a comprehensive development vision for advancing Africa’s tourism sector.
How many African nations participated in the ministerial roundtable?
More than 20 African nations participated in the high-level ministerial roundtable meeting that produced the joint ministerial statement.
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