Sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy reaches AED9 billion in 2021, says DSC – Arabian Business

Sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy reaches AED9 billion in 2021, says DSC – Arabian Business

The sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s economy has been showing a sustained growth over the years, reaching AED9 billion in 2021, up by 2.3 percent from the previous year.

The sector also supported creation of 105,000 job opportunities, accounting for 3.8 percent of the total employment in the emirate.

A study by @DubaiSC, in collaboration with a major consultancy, found that the sports sector’s contribution to Dubai’s GDP amounts to 2.3%. Dubai’s sports industry created 105,000 job opportunities, accounting for 3.8% of the total jobs in the emirate. pic.twitter.com/RDlP995R2K

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