Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup to Create Over 40,000 Jobs
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup: A Job Creation Bonanza?
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia – Excitement is building in Saudi Arabia as the nation gears up to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup,a historic first for a single contry. Beyond the thrill of the beautiful game, the tournament is expected to deliver a significant economic boost, creating tens of thousands of jobs across the country.
Richard van Portvliet, Senior Relationship Officer at FIFA’s media department, estimates that the World Cup will generate over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs. These opportunities will span various sectors, including stadium operations, training ground maintainance, and team headquarters support.
“according to combined reports from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia, each stadium hosting World Cup matches created approximately 1,850 jobs,” van Portvliet told Al-Iqtisadiah.While the exact number of jobs created in Saudi Arabia remains to be finalized, the scale of the event suggests a substantial impact on the local economy.
Yasser Al-mashal, President of the saudi Football Federation, confirmed to Al-Iqtisadiah that the official match schedule will be announced during celebrations marking Saudi Arabia’s prosperous bid next year.
The 2034 World Cup will see 48 national teams compete across 15 stadiums in five Saudi cities. FIFA’s decision to award the hosting rights to Saudi Arabia follows a rigorous selection process,with the Saudi bid receiving a record-breaking 419.8 out of 500 points.
The tournament promises to be a landmark event for Saudi Arabia, showcasing the country’s growing infrastructure and its commitment to hosting world-class sporting events. The anticipated job creation is just one of the many benefits expected to flow from this historic occasion.
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup: A Job Creation Bonanza?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - excitement is building in Saudi Arabia as the nation gears up to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a historic first for a single country. Beyond the thrill of the stunning game,the tournament is expected to deliver a significant economic boost,creating tens of thousands of jobs across the country.
Richard van Portvliet, Senior relationship Officer at FIFA’s media department, estimates that the World Cup will generate over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs. These opportunities will span various sectors, including stadium operations, training ground maintainance, and team headquarters support.
“According to combined reports from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia, each stadium hosting World Cup matches created approximately 1,850 jobs,” van Portvliet told Al-Iqtisadiah. While the exact number of jobs created in Saudi Arabia remains to be finalized, the scale of the event suggests a significant impact on the local economy.
Yasser Al-Mashal, President of the Saudi Football Federation, confirmed to Al-Iqtisadiah that the official match schedule will be announced during celebrations marking Saudi Arabia’s prosperous bid next year.
The 2034 World Cup will see 48 national teams compete across 15 stadiums in five Saudi cities. FIFA’s decision to award the hosting rights to Saudi Arabia follows a rigorous selection process, wiht the Saudi bid receiving a record-breaking 419.8 out of 500 points.
The tournament promises to be a landmark event for Saudi Arabia, showcasing the country’s growing infrastructure and its commitment to hosting world-class sporting events. The anticipated job creation is just one of the many benefits expected to flow from this historic occasion.