The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the world's first place in spending on halal tourism, with a total expenditure of about $ 17.6 billion (about AED 64.5 billion) last year, according to a study released by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Middle East and North Africa in terms of availability of the most competitive working environments to invest in travel and tourism activities, the readiness of advanced technology and the provision of the best air transport infrastructure in the world.

The launch of the study coincides with the fourth session of the World Summit on Islamic Economics held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and organized by the Dubai Chamber and the Dubai Center for the Development of Islamic Economy, Reuters "strategic partner, from 30 to 31 October this year, under the slogan« Together for the future leadership ».

Spending

According to the study, thanks to the increase in per capita income, the GCC countries are the top destinations for Muslim tourists, based on spending abroad. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait ranked second and third in the list after the UAE, while South East Asia The middle class in populous countries, such as Indonesia and Malaysia, is at the top of the list in terms of Muslim travelers.

According to the study, the activity of Halal blogs in the UAE has grown significantly over the past few years. However, there is a need for more emphasis on the Muslim travel segment, pointing out that such development requires the initiative, support and sponsorship of hospitality companies. Cost and intensity of impact compared to traditional ad channels.

Passengers' wishes

According to the Global Halal Index, the UAE ranked second after Malaysia and shared with Indonesia, according to data from Christ Resting. Estimates of expenditure on the Halal travel segment Currently stands at $ 180 billion and is expected to reach $ 220 billion by 2020, after a cumulative annual growth rate of 6.9%, higher than the global growth rate of 4.3%.

The number of Muslim travelers is expected to grow from 131 million passengers currently, or 10% of the world's total, to 156 million passengers worldwide by 2020, with a projected annual growth rate of 6%.

In the past year, average Muslim passenger spending has averaged $ 1,374, while this is expected to rise to $ 1,410 by 2020, thanks to increased income in emerging market economies, where most Muslim travelers reside.

Increased spending

The study also predicted that Muslim travelers in four Asian countries will increase their spending abroad at high rates. Indonesia's passenger spending is expected to increase 12.3% annually over the next decade, followed by Malaysia with a cumulative annual growth rate of 9.3% Where Muslims constitute 13% of the population) ranked third with an 8.9% rate, Singapore comes fourth with 7.4%.

The study pointed to the possibility of higher spending of Muslims outside the Asian continent, where they expected the increase of Egyptian travelers to spend abroad to the highest growth rate to 10%, while the increase of Turkish passengers to spend at 7.9%.

Main pillars

The Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Board Member of the Dubai Center for the Development of Islamic Economy, Majid Saif Al Ghurair, said: "Halal tourism is one of the most important pillars of the development and upgrading of the Islamic economy and has been witnessing significant development and development in its tools, The economic changes that are taking place in international markets, and the need to devise new mechanisms and tools to improve performance and achieve the best results and returns ».

"This study, prepared by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aims to create a clear vision for decision makers in this sector on the future of halal tourism and research on the most important factors that strengthen its position as a true competitor to traditional tourism," Al Ghurair said. Leading the UAE in this field, thus strengthening its position as a global center for the Islamic economy in all its sectors and fields ».

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