Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 8, 2025: On the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, Hon. H. Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment of Antigua and Barbuda, held a significant bilateral meeting with His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The high-level discussion, hosted in Riyadh, centered on enhancing mutual interests in air connectivity, tourism collaboration, and global partnership. Key topics included the potential launch of Emirates Airlines flights to Antigua and Barbuda and the development of joint tour packages to promote multi-destination travel between the Caribbean and the Middle East. Minister Fernandez also expressed Antigua and Barbuda’s support for the UAE’s candidacy in international tourism and economic forums, acknowledging the UAE’s leadership in tourism innovation and its pivotal role in global economic transformation. Fernandez emphasized the value of sustained bilateral engagement in the tourism sector, highlighting its potential to boost economic diversification and regional resilience. The meeting was attended by H.E. Theon Ali, Ambassador to Qatar and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in the UAE.
Minister Fernandez Strengthens Bilateral Tourism Relations with the United Arab Emirates
