Bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Republic of Tanzania have been grounded in friendship and shared interests since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1974. Cooperation has grown across trade, investment, development, tourism, education, and culture, as well as joint efforts on climate change. The opening of Tanzania’s embassy in Abu Dhabi in 2002 and the UAE Embassy in Dar es Salaam in 2007 helped strengthen communication and coordination between the two countries.
The two countries continue to advance their relationship through high-level meetings and political consultations. In May 2025, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam. Their meeting was accompanied by agreements and memoranda of understanding on customs cooperation, investment in mining, and cooperation between chambers of commerce. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also met the Tanzanian President during the World Governments Summit in Dubai in February 2026, where they discussed expanding cooperation and partnerships that support development.
Economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Republic of Tanzania are characterized by cooperation across several vital sectors. UAE investments in Tanzania are diverse, spanning telecommunications, hospitality, tourism, and agriculture; the UAE’s presence in the hospitality sector is particularly notable through various hotels in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Arusha.
Tanzania’s economy is diverse and resilient, with agriculture contributing approximately one-quarter of value-added output, industry accounting for one-third, and services making up the remainder. In 2024, the country's GDP reached $78.84 billion, ranking second in East Africa—after Kenya—and tenth across the African continent.
Regarding foreign trade, exports totaled $17.6 billion in 2025, driven by the tourism sector and gold exports; the latter surged by 37.4% to reach $4.7 billion, representing 45.7% of total merchandise exports. Tanzania’s trade is concentrated among ten key partners, led by India, China, the UAE, and South Africa.
Economic cooperation between the two nations also extends to the aviation sector, with numerous flights operating between them; notably, Emirates and flydubai operate daily flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
During May 2025.Abdullah bin Zayed visited the Emirati-Tanzanian Cultural Exhibition in Dar es Salaam, Public Diplomacy initiative organized by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflecting the strength of cultural ties between the two countries.
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