RIYADH: Riyadh will host the Middle East Sports Investment Forum on Jan. 27-28, bringing together senior decision-makers from across football, major events, infrastructure, media and investment as the region sharpens its focus on high-performance sport and long-term legacy.
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The forum will examine how the Middle East’s rapidly expanding sports sector is shifting from headline events to sustainable systems, with discussions set to cover elite facilities, athlete pathways, commercial growth and fan engagement.
Confirmed speakers include Abdullah Al-Rasheed, director of investment enablement at the Saudi Ministry of Sport; Hani Ballan, CEO of the Qatar Stars League; Nader Nasser Hamood Al-Rawahy, operations excellence lead at Oman Vision 2040; Nasser Al‑Khori, executive director of the Generation Amazing Foundation; Haya Sawan, managing partner at Motion Academy; and Marwan Albazie, deputy CEO of the Islamic Solidarity Games Local Organizing Committee.
These leaders bring expertise in government policy, league development, social impact, and investment strategy, offering insights into both the commercial and societal potential of sport across the Middle East.
