Will Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034 Contribute to Job Opportunities for Saudis?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2034 will provide many job opportunities for Saudis throughout the preparation journey for the FIFA World Cup, during the tournament, and afterward, in sectors such as hospitality, restaurants, cafes, tourism, infrastructure, and transportation.

The bid will also offer significant economic opportunities for both local and international companies, as well as for members of the community, in addition to the direct benefits of organizing the global event. This will result in promising job opportunities in several fields.

The Kingdom has witnessed a significant increase in volunteering activities since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, with the number of volunteers rising from 23,000 in 2015 to 834,000 in 2023. FIFA World Cup 2034 will provide more opportunities for volunteers throughout the hosting period, helping to strengthen social connections, enhance volunteers' skills, refine the abilities of the younger generation, and enrich their experiences.

Hosting such a global event will have a significant economic return, as the Kingdom is adopting an integrated strategy to create jobs in the private sector, the government sector, and volunteering sector, and to attract investments in tourism, hotels, hospitality, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. Job opportunities will be available to Saudis in particular.