Dubai’s Spending Soaring Next Year Ahead of Expo

The video discusses the government's budget plans for the upcoming year, highlighting a record budget of 66.4 billion. It examines Dubai's economic challenges, particularly in property prices and tourism, which are key contributors to the city's GDP. The budget allocates significant funds to infrastructure and transport, aiming to stimulate economic growth. However, the effectiveness of these measures is questioned, especially with the upcoming Expo 2020, which is expected to provide only a temporary boost to the economy. The video concludes with concerns about the long-term benefits of Expo 2020, particularly for the construction and real estate sectors.

What is the total budget announced by the government for the next year?

• 60 billion dirhams

• 50 billion dirhams

• 66.4 billion dirhams

• 70 billion dirhams

Which two sectors are the largest contributors to Dubai's GDP?

• Tourism and Manufacturing

• Property and Tourism

• Finance and Retail

• Construction and Agriculture

What percentage of the budget is allocated to the economy, infrastructure, and transport?

• 30%

• 50%

• 46%

• 40%

What is the expected impact of Expo 2020 on the economy?

• Decline in growth

• No impact

• Long-term growth

• Short-term boost

Which sector is not expected to benefit from Expo 2020 after 2020?

• Real Estate

• Finance

• Tourism

• Technology