What about the ski jump in Dubai? There is already ice in the desert.

The article discusses the plans of World Cup directors over nearly a decade to expand ski jumping into Dubai, a city located in the desert. Despite the year-round heat, Dubai has a functioning ski slope and an ice rink where the UAE's hockey team plays. Inquiries were made about the ambitions of the International Ski Federation (FIS), leading to unexpected responses from local officials. Notably, there are plans for a mobile ski jump that could be set up quickly, making winter sports more accessible in notable urban centers like Dubai and Las Vegas.

Sandro Pertile, the current director of the World Cup, reinforced this ambition during a recent tournament. Regional officials expressed their willingness to participate in the organization of events, and they aim to showcase local talent as well. The past year's engagement in winter sports, including ice hockey, has set a precedent for the UAE to prepare for greater participation in winter sports.

With developments in the ski sector and a projected focus on hosting more events, Dubai aims to attract international attention, paralleling the increase in winter sports participation in the Arab region, demonstrated by Saudi Arabia's debut in winter Olympics events.

Overall, the piece reflects the growing interest in establishing ski jumping and snow sports in unconventional regions and sets the stage for future events.