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NBA to be held in Abu Dhabi, boost tourism, says official

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Abu Dhabi hosts its first ever event, according to a senior official National Basketball Association The (NBA) Gulf region game will strengthen the UAE capital’s reputation as a top sports destination and attract thousands of tourists to this amazing place.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will play two preseason games at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The groundbreaking multi-year agreement between the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) – Abu Dhabi and the NBA will include the historic sporting event.

According to Saleh Al Geziry, the event will be a must-attend week-long celebration of sports, entertainment and culture in October.He is the director of the DCT Tourism Authority of Abu Dhabi.

According to Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry

NBA to be held in Abu Dhabi, boost tourism, says official

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He said; “We are working hard to develop an unparalleled programme of exciting sporting events throughout the year. We pride ourselves on providing unique and avant-garde experiences. Inviting the NBA to the Emirates was an obvious and exciting choice for us.

Basketball is an adrenaline-pumping, high-intensity sport that offers fans an exciting game full of non-stop excitement. With millions of loyal supporters in every country, this is a truly global movement.

According to Al Geziry, the high-profile event is a “great opportunity” to raise Abu Dhabi’s profile globally.
Al Geziry stressed that visitors to the capital will have an extraordinary experience, which will boost tourism.

Airlines, hotels, attractions, restaurants and retail malls will all benefit, and provide a wonderful public atmosphere, with thousands of fans flocking to Abu Dhabi for an event first in the region.

Visitors are free to explore the emirate at their own pace, enjoying exhilarating theme parks, breathtaking beaches, and unique cultural attractions and museums.

He stressed that the DCT-NBA partnership is not just about bringing teams to the region

Al Geziry emphasized that DCT’s partnership with the NBA is about more than just bringing teams to the region. It will also bring some activation to GCC for the first time. It includes NBA FIT clinics that promote health and wellness and interactive fan events with current and standout players.

“In October, we’ll be creating a comprehensive city-wide experience for fans, including interactive mall events, opportunities to meet basketball greats, and workshops that inspire us to take better care of ourselves.



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