Dubai continues to play a prominent role in promoting sporting events, with annual spend on the sector touching USD 1.7 billion (AED 6.2 billion). That’s according to the consulting firm Deloitte’s latest research on the economic impact of sport in the emirate. It says international stakeholders are increasingly looking at Dubai as an attractive destination for hosting big-ticket events. Dan Jones, Head of Deloitte Sports Business Group spoke to ARN on the sidelines of the Host Cities Summit in Dubai, where the report was released.
Listen
Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals
Morocco beat Canada to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Keys celebrates July 4 with Wimbledon victory but Williams sisters withdraw
Pakistan replace Masood with Babar as Test captain ahead of England series
Zverev reaches 4th round at Wimbledon, Fery keeps British flag flying
