Ministry of Economy and Tourism to Host Africa Tourism Investment Summit in Dubai
The Summit will run as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025), a leading global gathering for the hospitality and investment sectors.
To formalise preparations, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Bench, organisers of FHS World. The agreement was signed by Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry, and Daria Smith, Portfolio Director at The Bench, in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.
The Summit is expected to draw more than 250 high-level participants, including government officials, investors, and tourism ministers from 53 African countries. Discussions will centre on unlocking investment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and related industries, reinforcing the UAE's role as a reliable investment partner for Africa.
Badreya Al Maidoor said the Summit would serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and sustainable partnerships, in line with the UAE's 'We the UAE 2031' vision to build a globally connected new economy.
Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and CEO of The Bench, highlighted the UAE's position as a bridge between global capital and emerging markets, noting that the event would help create an ecosystem to drive long-term economic growth across Africa's tourism and hospitality sectors.
The gathering will also facilitate collaboration between government and private sector leaders, paving the way for new projects in tourism, investment, infrastructure, and hospitality across both regions.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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