President Samia Suluhu Hassan has begun a working visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, holding high-level engagements with global leaders and international stakeholders as Tanzania steps up its economic diplomacy drive to attract foreign direct investment and strengthen strategic partnerships.
On the first day of the visit, President Samia is scheduled to meet Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne in discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and broader South–South cooperation.
She will also hold bilateral talks with Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), as Tanzania seeks to deepen cooperation in tourism development and promote the country as a competitive global destination.
The meetings form part of a wider strategy by the Tanzanian government to leverage international platforms to advance priority sectors of the economy, including tourism, infrastructure, energy and the blue economy.
The visit comes at a time when Tanzania is positioning itself as a stable and attractive investment destination, supported by policy reforms and an improving business environment.
Later in the day, President Samia will take part in the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), an investment-focused platform designed to match bankable projects across Africa with international investors.
The initiative aims to convert policy commitments into tangible investments capable of delivering economic growth, job creation and sustainable development.
GAIS is being held alongside policy discussions under the World Governments Summit (WGS), reinforcing efforts to link global policy dialogue with practical investment outcomes.
Tanzania’s participation highlights its commitment to engaging global capital and partnerships to support national development priorities and regional economic integration.
The Dubai visit is expected to further enhance Tanzania’s international profile, expand investor confidence and strengthen cooperation with global institutions and partners.
Further updates on the visit will be shared through official State House communication channels.
