- Dubai has long been one of the most attractive economic hubs in the Gulf region.
- The UAE has invested heavily in tourism and aviation, positioning Dubai as a travel hot spot.
Dubai has long been one of the most attractive economic hubs in the Gulf region.
The United Arab Emirates boasts strong infrastructure and a booming economy. The nation has invested heavily in tourism and aviation, positioning itself as a major player on the world stage and Dubai as a tourism hot spot.
Now, some of the country’s Gulf neighbors are looking to emulate its success.
Under the rule of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi Arabia hasn’t been shy about its ambitions to beef up tourism and pour investment into aviation. It’s working on a second flag carrier called Riyadh Air, for which it recruited the former CEO of Abu Dhabi’s airline, Etihad.
The region is in the midst of a difficult transition away from its historic reliance on oil and gas.
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