Dubai aims to double sports sector's share in GDP to $5bn

Wed, 20 May 2026

Dubai is aiming to cement its position as one of the world’s leading sports destinations under an ambitious strategy that seeks to nearly double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s economy from AED10.17 billion ($2.77 billion) to AED18.3 billion ($4.98 billion) by 2033, while dramatically expanding participation and spectator attendance.

Ski Dubai, Dubai Sports Council to host DXB Snow Run on May 17

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Ski Dubai, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, has announced that the seventh edition of the DXB Snow Run will take place on May 17 (Sunday).