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DR Congo: nearly $1.88B Emirati funds for tourism infrastructure in 2026
Emirati investment of nearly $1.9 B will support tourism projects in the DRC, strengthening natural attractions, local employment, and pan‑African development goals.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is set to receive $1.882 billion in Emirati funding for tourism infrastructure development, the government announced at its April 3, 2026 Cabinet meeting (official television readout). Part of a broader pan‑African investment initiative, the funds will support projects to enhance the country’s natural attractions, boost local employment and improve international visitor facilities.
