27 October 2025
08:30–13:00
Held as part of FHS World, this summit aims to enhance economic and tourism partnerships between the UAE and African nations.
This Summit is by invitation only. FHS Pass Delegate holders do not have access, as attendance is being managed directly by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism.
Under the Patronage of
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy and Tourism, United Arab Emirates
Brought to you by:
Confirmed Ministers and Government Authorities
Arab Republic of Egypt
- Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
- Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the UAE
- Director General of International Relations and Agreements
Republic of Cabo Verde
- Minister of Tourism & Transport
- President of the Board of the Cabo Verde Tourism Institute
- CEO of Cabo Verde Trade Invest
- Advisor to the Minister
Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy
- Permanent Secretary
- Director of International Tourism Relations & Cooperation
- Special Assistant to the Minister
Republic of Botswana
- Minister of Tourism and Environment
- The Permanent Secretary
- Chief Tourism Officer, Botswana Investment & Trade Center
- CEO of Botswana Tourism Organisation
Republic of Rwanda
- Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the UAE
- Second Counsellor
- Communications and Trade Officer
Republic of Liberia
- Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism
- Presidential Special Envoy on Toursim
- Deputy Minister for Cultural Affairs and Toursim
- Director, Bureau of Tourism
- Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the UAE
- First Secretary, Embassy of Republic of Liberia
Republic of Senegal
- Minister of Culture, Handicrafts and Tourism
- Director of Tourism Promotion
- Direction of Investments and Tourism Developments
- Director of General Administration and Equipment
- Director General of SAPCO
- Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the UAE
Republic of The Gambia
- Minister of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
- Permanent Secretary
- Director General Gambia Toursim Board
- Director General Gambia Toursim and Hospitality Institute
- Director General National Center for Arts & culure
Republic of Kenya
- Principal secretary, State Department for Tourism
- Head of Tourism Investment and Finance Directorate
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tourism Fund
- CEO, Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels
- Technical Assistant to the Principal Secretary
Kingdom of Morocco
- General Manager of the Tourism Engineering Company
- Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the UAE
Republic of Angola
- Minister of Tourism
- Ambassador of Republic of Angola to the UAE
- First Secretary, Embassy of Republic of Angola
Kingdom of Lesotho
- Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
Republic of Chad
- Minister of Tourism Development, Culture and Crafts
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
- Minister of Tourism and Leisure
- Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire to the UAE
State of Libya
- Ambassador of the State of Libya to the UAE
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the UAE
Republic of Madagascar
- Minister of Tourism and Handicraft
Republic of South Africa
- Charge de Affairs of the Republic of South Africa to the UAE
Republic of South Sudan
- Diplomat, Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan - Abu Dhabi
Why Africa
Africa's tourism and hospitality sector is expanding rapidly, with 577 hotels and resorts in development, totaling 104,444 rooms, a 13.3% year-on-year increase, outpacing global growth. International tourist arrivals reached 74 million in 2024, up 12% from 2023 and 7% above 2019 levels.
Ministry of Economy & Tourism partners with The Bench to host 'UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit' at FHS World 2025
The event will gather 250+ senior officials, investors, and tourism leaders from 53 African nations to drive partnerships and boost investment in hospitality, tourism, and related sectors.
Register Interest for UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit
Please note that this is an invitation-only event for select C-level operators and investors, and registration does not guarantee attendance for all applicants.