Gulf countries are channelling billions of dollars into developing world-class sports infrastructure – but what’s the expected return
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UAE Minifootball World Cup: Thousands of fans, players to descend on Ras Al Khaimah
Filip Juda, President of the Minifootball World Cup speaks to Arabian Business ahead of the tournament
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The rise of sport in the Gulf states
The Gulf and the UAE in particular are primed to take advantage of the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Sheikh Hamdan welcomes ‘all stars, clubs, and sports teams’ to Dubai
“There is no place like the Emirates,” the Dubai Crown Prince said on Twitter
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Sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy reaches AED9 billion in 2021, says DSC
The DSC meeting also reviewed plans to develop football stadiums in Dubai and directed the concerned authorities to work on implementing them according to the approved schedule
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What are the four different sports tourism models that Saudi Arabia could leverage to attract tourists?
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport and the Ministry of Tourism are looking to increase the contribution of sports to the GDP by focusing on the crossroads of the two ministries – sports tourism
Dubai Sports Council
How Dubai aims to be global snow sports destination in heart of the desert
Around 1.5 million people engage in sports and physical activities in Dubai on a regular basis, and the emirate’s sports sector employs more than 20,000 people
CSM Sport & Entertainment
Inside Saudi Arabia’s relentless drive to become a global sporting leader
Kingdom is on a mission to rapidly diversify its economy, in part through developing its sport and tourism sectors and promoting local employment
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ITL World named agent for Kuwait for Qatar World Cup official hospitality packages
The FIFA hospitality packages will offer guests inclusive packages that will include access to a range of on-site services such as private suites and lounges, temporary structures, gourmet catering, premium beverages, preferential parking and entertainment
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Dubai-based Expat Sport Tourism DMCC named exclusive UAE agent for World Cup Qatar hospitality packages
Company will offer hospitality packages, including flights, accommodation, transport and social programmes to international event next year
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Warming up: why more top athletes are choosing to come to the UAE
Coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped athletes and sports teams flocking to the country, home to a vibrant sports tourism scene