The visit is her first foreign trip since the elections three months ago that were marred by deadly violence and widespread criticism from international partners.
President Samia attended the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS) and the World Governments Summit (WGS), where she said Tanzania was seeking “structured collaboration” with investors rather than one-off projects.
“What investors seek today is not only opportunity but trust in institutions, policy consistency, and governments that honour commitments,” she said in remarks shared by State House.
Tanzania is using the Dubai meetings to highlight priority sectors such as ports, industrial zones and regional trade logistics, as part of efforts to position the country as a stable destination for long-term investment.
On the sidelines of the summits, President Samia also held talks with leaders from Antigua and Barbuda and officials from the United Nations tourism agency to explore new partnerships, according to her office.
The World Governments Summit brings together global leaders, investors and policy experts to discuss governance, economic growth and innovation, with this year’s event focusing on technology, sustainability and future governments.
The diplomatic push comes as Tanzania continues to face scrutiny over its October 2025 election, which was followed by youth-led protests and a heavy security response. Official results showed President Samia winning nearly 98 percent of the vote, a figure widely questioned by opposition groups and international observers.
In recent weeks, Tanzania has stepped up diplomatic outreach, with senior officials visiting Europe and the Vatican in an effort to reassure partners and counter concerns over political stability and human rights.
The European Union is expected to decide soon whether to suspend financial support to Tanzania over reported violations during the election period.
