Gulf states have become financial-cultural-sports hubs, attracting wealthy individuals from around the world. The region has reinvented itself to move away from reliance on oil, with economic openness and investments in infrastructure and cultural attractions. It has become a melting pot for people from various countries, including Indians, Pakistanis, Israelis, Iranians, Russians, and Americans. The Gulf states have also become a global sports hub, hosting various sporting events with high prize money and viewership.