Dubai, UAE—The Qatar football World Cup us set to cement the position of Middle East, especially the Arabian Gulf region, as a global sporting hub. The GCC region has especially been focusing on sports, hosting some of biggest events in gold, motorsports, horse racing and cricket. Doha and Riyadh have been selected to host the upcoming editions of the Asian Games—Doha in 2030 and Riyadh in 2034. Doha had hosted the games in 2006. The mountain resort of Trojene, which is being developed in Saudi Arabia’s futuristic Neom city, will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Investment in sports is also driven toward boosting the tourism in the region as it diversifies economy away from oil, explains TRENDS.
Middle East’s sports path to boosting tourism

- Doha and Riyadh have been selected to host the upcoming editions of the Asian Games---Doha in 2030 and Riyadh in 2034.
- The mountain resort of Trojene, which is being developed in Saudi Arabia's futuristic Neom city, will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Today's Headlines
By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Most Read
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an ingestible device that uses light to activate neurons in the gut. This new technology, called ICOPS (Ingestible…
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued a policy on sustaining marine water quality that reviews the current situation and main challenges related to…
Cities must adopt EVs alongside shared transport, robust infrastructure, clean energy, and inclusivity, says Jamie Wylie, an urban mobility expert.
Rising security concerns, confrontational geopolitics, and chaotic global changes have fueled the demand for private military companies, the new reality of modern warfare.
In recent years, wellness travel has evolved from a niche pursuit to one of the most dynamic sectors in global tourism. What began as an occasional escape from stress has…


