An analysis of the UAE's 2023 input-output table across 18 industries assessed output, income, value-added multipliers and linkages, finding tourism sectors propagated demand into manufacturing, utilities, logistics and cultural services.
Key findings
- Accommodation and food, transport and trade had extensive linkages, with tourism spending linked indirectly to manufacturing, utilities, logistics and cultural services. Sector multiplier values were not reported in the abstract.
Why this matters globally
The framework helps resource-dependent economies assess tourism through supply-chain networks rather than direct receipts alone.
Thai researcher contribution
A Khon Kaen University researcher contributed input-output analysis of economic diversification in the UAE.
Limitations to consider
Input-output models assume fixed coefficients, available supply and stable prices. They omit displacement, leakage, seasonal labor, emissions and geopolitical risk, and UAE results do not transfer directly to Thailand.