The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has invited investors and business communities from Arab countries to take advantage of growing investment opportunities in Zanzibar, saying the Isles continue to offer a stable and attractive environment for business growth.
Dr. Mwinyi made the call on June 5, 2026, at the State House in Zanzibar, when he held talks with ambassadors from Arab nations accredited to Tanzania who visited him to congratulate him on Zanzibar’s development progress under his leadership.
He said Zanzibar has continued to strengthen its investment climate and is opening wider opportunities across key sectors, including tourism, the blue economy, oil and gas exploration, fisheries, conference tourism, and the development of the Mangapwani Integrated Port project, which is expected to boost trade and logistics in the region.
The President stressed that the government is committed to working closely with international partners to accelerate inclusive economic growth and improve the welfare of citizens.
He also expressed appreciation to Arab countries for their continued support to Zanzibar through investments and development assistance in sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure, noting that such cooperation has contributed significantly to the island’s development agenda.
Dr. Mwinyi further called for stronger collaboration in emerging sectors, particularly digital technology and vocational training, saying these areas are essential in equipping young people with modern skills needed in a fast-changing global economy.
He emphasized that investing in youth skills development will help Zanzibar maximize its demographic potential and strengthen its competitiveness in the region.
The ambassadors who attended the meeting included Ahmada El Badaoui of Comoros, Sharif Abdelhamid Ismail of Egypt, Yahya Ahmed Okesh of Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Abdala Abdelhameed of Sudan, Ghalib Zemane of Algeria, and Salam Abuu Sharara of Palestine.
Others were Akran Fayz Alhada, Chargé d’Affaires of Syria; Ahmad Sale Al Umar, Acting Ambassador of Yemen; Abdulla Saeed Al Naimi, Acting Ambassador of Qatar; Abdillatif Abdullah Hilowle, Acting Ambassador of Somalia; and Ezzeddin Bahri, Acting Ambassador of Libya.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Tanzania, H.E. Yahya Ahmed Okesh, praised President Mwinyi’s leadership, saying it has contributed to notable progress in infrastructure development, economic growth, and the expansion of the tourism sector.
He said these achievements are positioning Zanzibar as a key investment and tourism destination in East Africa, while reaffirming Arab countries’ commitment to strengthening cooperation with Zanzibar in various development areas.
