There will be winners and losers at this year's FIFA World Cup — both in the stadium and stock market. Companies in Qatar and the surrounding region will be jockeying for business from the 1.5 million soccer fans expected to arrive in the country. Analysts from
. Tourism spending over the soccer season is expected to be about $4 billion, with most spent in Qatar. Still, Dubai is expected to be the next biggest beneficiary, according to Market research firm Redseer Strategic Consulting. Emaar Properties is likely to be a big beneficiary of this demand.
predicts steady growth in air traffic given the expansions at Qatar Airways and Doha's airport. The investment bank gives Doha-listed shares of Qatar Fuel 21.8% upside. Feeding and quenching fans' thirst will also be big business in Qatar and the surrounding region.
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