How the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation is promoting the country as a sports hub

Please tell us how the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation is increasing the visibility of this sport both domestically and internationally.
The United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) has hosted multiple international Jiu-Jitsu competitions in Abu Dhabi for over a decade, drawing thousands of athletes, fans and visitors from around the world to the UAE capital. I’m here. These regular events not only established and cemented Abu Dhabi’s status as the global jiu-jitsu capital, but also popularized the sport in the region.

We have seen the Asian Championships and other AJP Tour competitions take place at the Jiu-Jitsu arena in Zayed Sports City. Also October and he finished the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships and the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships in November.

These events attract international athletes and tourists to the city and have a significant impact on the tourism industry and the economy of the emirate as a whole. For example, the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships and Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Abu Dhabi last November were attended by over 6,000 male and female competitors.

Do you see sports tourism growing in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi has undoubtedly established itself as a premier sporting destination and has hosted numerous important international competitions. The city hosted Formula 1, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Jiu-Jitsu World Championships three times in a row, and his NBA for the first time. Hosting events is one thing, but the return of these sporting events to the UAE is not only something we are doing a commendable job, but the organization and fans are happy to be back here. indicates that it is coming.

Public excitement for these events is also at an all-time high. We are indeed experiencing a sports boom, and some of the factors contributing to it are leadership support, ideal infrastructure, connectivity, and most importantly, a sports-loving audience.

Do you think sports create employment opportunities?
absolutely. Large international events held in Abu Dhabi lead to increased employment, and sporting events are no exception. Many people put effort into the entire process of hosting an event, from planning the activities, building the infrastructure, to the actual delivery of the event, and the subsequent review.