Scope for investment huge in Africa, says Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed the UAE's commitment to strengthening its economic ties with the African continent, highlighting the significant growth opportunities and vast scope for investment across diverse sectors, and particularly tourism.

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He said the continent's wealth of natural resources and its ambition to achieve sustainable tourism growth aligned with the UAE's vision for the future of global tourism.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid was meeting with delegates attending the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025, which opened on Monday under the theme ‘Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth.'

The summit brought together tourism ministers, government leaders, and investors from across Africa. The summit highlights the UAE's leadership in shaping global tourism and promoting sustainable, inclusive growth.

During the meeting, which took place at Expo City Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the delegates attending the summit to the UAE, emphasising the importance of shared visions and innovative ideas to further advance economic and development partnerships with African countries and to consolidate the foundations of existing partnerships.

He said that the tourism sector in particular presented significant scope to drive sustainable growth and cultural ties between peoples.