Student Name: Mohamed Amin Al Maleh
Student ID: 8204494
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United Arab Emirates
Future Vision 2030
Football
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE
The UAE is the clear choice for the FIFA Council With the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
since it is a center of innovation worldwide.
Stadium, a $816 million project with 100%
With the help of a $15 billion investment in top- climate control for 60,000 spectators, we are
notch sports facilities, we have turned our
also setting the standard for the future. This
area into a top travel destination for both is the first time this has happened in World
spectators and professional sportsmen. Cup history.
Our hosting plan is more than just a The UAE is the hub of the planet. Dubai
competition; it is a cornerstone of the International (DXB) connected to 291
National Sports plan 2031, which aims to destinations with more than 100 airlines in
increase the GDP contribution of the sports 2025, handling a record 95.2 million
industry to 4% by 2030. passengers.
The World Cup will be the most accessible in
Our venues, which range from the enormous
history thanks to our "Compact Tournament"
Zayed Sports City Stadium with a capacity of
model, which allows spectators to travel
44,260 to the FIFA-accredited Hazza bin
between host cities in less than 90 minutes
Zayed Stadium with its recognizable "palm-
using our smart transport grid and the soon-
bowl" roof, are ready today.
to-come Etihad Rail.
A Secure Stage for the Beautiful Game
The UAE is the clear choice for the FIFA Council The UAE, which leads the world's Islamic
since it is a center of innovation worldwide.
economy, provides a welcoming atmosphere
The hallmark of the Emirati experience is for the two billion Muslims who live there.
security. For ten years running, Abu Dhabi has Beyond the field, supporters can enjoy
been named the safest city in the world, world-class hospitality at the Louvre Abu
closely followed by Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. Dhabi. By 2030, we will have 52,000 hotel
The globe can celebrate worry-free in a rooms, providing every guest with a
family-friendly environment thanks to our AI- luxurious stay.
powered predictive policing.
area into a top travel destination for both The UAE is ready to welcome the globe at
spectators and professional sportsmen. every level thanks to our national sports
participation objective of 71% by 2031 and
According to Numbeo's 2026 index, the UAE the support of more than 100 foreign airlines
has the greatest safety ranking in the world operating in the nation.
(88.9), ensuring a safe and friendly
atmosphere for all fans, families, and
athletes during the competition.
The National. (n.d.).
The Abu Dhabi Pass. (n.d.)
A Lasting Legacy
The UAE's hosting of the World Cup is an investment in the future of football. Over 2,500
professionals have already been drawn to the nation by our "Golden Visa" for athletics, and our AED
2 billion youth investment guarantees a talent pipeline that will last for future generations. The UAE
is the meeting point of the future and the beautiful game.