SPORTS SURGE

Dubai seeks to become a global hub for international sports

A report published by New York consulting firm Oliver Wyman projects $75 billion in growth potential for the region's sports economy

OMNIA AL DESOUKIE

Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and Dejan Kamenjasevic, General Manager of Dubai Basketball Club

Dubai is seekng to become a global hub for sports, with the goal of boosting the economic contribution of sporting events by 80% to reach $18.3 billion by 2033.

“The ultimate vision, we want Dubai to be the...