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UAE Tourism to Create 23,500 New Jobs in 2024



The United Arab Emirates' tourism industry is set to generate 23,500 new jobs this year, according to Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). By 2024, the total employment in the sector is expected to reach 833,000 positions.

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The WTTC projects that by 2024, tourism's contribution to the UAE's GDP will rise to 12%, amounting to AED 236 billion. Additionally, international visitor spending in the UAE is anticipated to grow by nearly 10%, reaching AED 192 billion, while domestic tourism spending is expected to increase by 4.3%, totaling nearly AED 58 billion.


These figures highlight the continued growth and significance of the tourism sector to the UAE economy, reflecting its robust recovery and expansion post-pandemic. The creation of new jobs and the increase in both international and domestic tourism spending underscore the sector's vital role in driving economic development in the UAE.

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