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How Dubai Became the EM Tourism and Logistics Giant
In this episode of The Emerging Markets Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how Dubai has transformed from a small trading port into a cornerstone of emerging market tourism and logistics. Using the latest data from June 2026, they discuss how Dubai's GDP per capita has surged past $50,000, driven by a 15 percent CAGR in tourism and a 12 percent CAGR in air cargo over the past decade. They analyze the impact of the new Al Maktoum International Airport expansion, which will handle 260 million passengers annually by 2030, and how this positions Dubai as a key hub connecting Asia…
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