Major economic sectors are witnessing an expected momentum and activity during the days of Eid al-Adha, especially the tourism, hotel, travel, aviation and retail sectors, which are among the main sectors supporting the growth of the national economy.
tourism sector
The tourism sector in UAE continues its usual activity during Eid Al-Adha, with the availability of many of the components and tourist attractions owned by UAE, in addition to the advanced infrastructure.
In addition, the efforts made to provide a healthy and safe environment with the application of the best precautionary measures and measures to preserve the health and safety of visitors.
The tourism sector in UAE offers everyone during the feast a diversity and multiplicity of entertainment programs and tourism options with high harmony and flexibility.
These activities contribute to promoting sustainable growth, increasing momentum and activity, and satisfying the desires of all tourists and visitors.
The diversity of the tourism product in UAE plays a major role in increasing the activity and tourism momentum and attracting more visitors during Eid al-Adha.
hotel sector
The hotel sector in UAE has also prepared for Eid Al-Adha holiday, by offering a range of attractive offers and distinguished services aimed at attracting families and families.
This raises occupancy rates to great levels, especially in beach hotels, which are the most attractive during the summer season.
Retail sector
The retail sector is witnessing a great movement during the festive seasons, amid strong growth in sales rates and the number of visitors, in conjunction with the recovery that the sector is constantly achieving, as a reflection of the high consumer confidence in the promising prospects of the national economy, especially after its rapid recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic.
The shopping environment in UAE constitutes a vital motivator for shoppers and visitors during Eid Al-Adha, as shopping centers in all emirates of the country intensified their preparations to receive shoppers, with the centers’ capacity reaching its maximum limits during Eid to take advantage of the promotions and entertainment and the manifestations of Eid celebrations.
Transportation and travel
The six national carriers have intensified their preparations to increase travel rates during Eid Al-Adha, which coincides with the height of the summer season and the increase in demand for travel globally as the travel market recovers from the repercussions of the “Covid-19” pandemic.
Emirates has invested in many smart technical services to ensure smooth travel for its customers, ahead of the peak travel season on Eid Al-Adha, and has worked with its partners in airport ground handling services around the world to ensure that its operations run smoothly during the peak period.
Etihad Airways has enhanced its operations locally and across its destination network to ensure that passengers have a seamless travel experience, whether at the airport or on board.
Abu Dhabi Airports expected 2.8 million passengers to pass through Abu Dhabi International Airport during the months of July and August, including 414,000 during Eid al-Adha period.
This will have a positive impact on travel and is expected to exceed 13 million passengers through Abu Dhabi International Airport by the end of this year, according to what the airports recently announced.
The great activity in these vital sectors enhances their contribution to the growth of the national economy, which is expected to reach 5.4% in 2022, after it grew by 3.8% in the last year 2021, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of Emirates.
This momentum is evidence of the continued strength of the economy and the great confidence in the measures taken by the state thanks to the proactive vision of its leadership, after it provided an inspiring model in dealing with the repercussions of the pandemic on the economic sectors in general, and on the tourism, travel and aviation sectors in particular.
In the following report, Emirates News Agency, WAM, monitors the preparations of these vital sectors for the great turnout and activity expected during the blessed Eid Al-Adha.
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