Middle East Sports Investment Forum

The Middle East Sports Investment Forum returns to London for its flagship VIP conference and exhibition! This year we will be at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 27th & 28th of May! With just 71 days to go, get in touch today to secure your space at this industry leading event! https://lnkd.in/daGMuBmE MESIF London 2025 brings together the key sports stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to do business in the Middle East’s booming sports and entertainment sectors. A big thank you to our video contributors, event partners and sponsors: Basim K. Ibrahim, Sports Investment Director, Ministry of Investment Aphrodite Moschoudi, Director of Planning & Quality, Qatar Tourism Jed Moore, Group Chief Executive Officer, 54 Chris Lencheski, Co-Founder, SKI Partners Abdullah AlRasheed, C-KPIP, Investment Enablement Director, Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة Marwan Albazie, Deputy CEO - Islamic Solidarity Games, Saudi Arabian Olympic & Paralympic Committee Ahmed Abas, Director of MENA Sports Practice, EY Jeremy S Jordan, Dean & Professor, David B. Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics at Syracuse University James Dobbs, Managing Director, Story10 Ahmad Abu Gheith, CEO, Black Orange Nicola Antognetti Musa Jibat, General Manager - Middle East, Musco Lighting Samantha Bailey, Stadium Revenue Director, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Shifa Garg, Chief Business Officer, SPECTATR.AI Halah Yahya, Business Development & Membership Services, Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cordelia B., Executive Director, Saudi British Joint Business Council (SBJBC) Jay Greene, Founder & CEO, The Sports Playmaker Trevor Watkins, Global Head of Sports & Entertainment, Pinsent Masons Nader Nasser Hamood Al Rawahy, Operational Excellence Lead, OMAN VISION 2040 Stephanie Al Naber, Board Member, Jordan Football Association Leonel Delgado, Director of Football Academies, شركة نادي النصر - ALNASSR Club Company Razan Amoush, Football Journalist

𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 Middle East Sports Investment Forum 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. I look forward to contributing to the discussions and engaging with fellow industry leaders. This event promises to be a significant platform for sharing insights and fostering collaboration. I am particularly excited to discuss 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁. Thank you to #𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗙 for this opportunity. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/d8xK2EDP شركة نادي النصر - ALNASSR Club Company #AI #SportsTechnology #Innovation #MiddleEast #MESIF2025 #TechInSports #FutureOfSports #IndustryLeaders #SportsInvestment #AIinSports #Alnassr Ministry of Investment Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Exciting Speaker Announcement! 🚀 MESIF London 2025 is pleased to share a first look at some of our esteemed speakers at this year's conference and exhibition! Our programme is now over 50% completed, with many more exciting updates to come. If your organisation would be interested in joining the exclusive event as speakers or exhibitors please get in touch today: https://lnkd.in/efQqFYfD MESIF would like to say a big thank you to our 2025 speakers and partners! Some of Our VIP Speakers: Mansour Almokbel, CEO, Saudi Motorsport Company Eisa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman, Sharjah Sports Council Basim K. Ibrahim, Sports Investment Director, Ministry of Investment Abdullah AlRasheed, C-KPIP, Investment Enablement Director, Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة Aphrodite Moschoudi, Director of Planning & Quality, Qatar Tourism Nader Nasser Hamood Al Rawahy, Operational Excellence Lead, Oman Vision 2040 رؤية عُمان Marwan Albazie, Deputy CEO - Islamic Solidarity Games, Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee Nasser Al-Khori, Executive Director, Generation Amazing Foundation Ahmed Abas, Director of MENA Sports Practice, EY Ornella Desirée Bellia, Director of Professional Football Relations and Development, FIFA James Dobbs, Managing Director, Story10 Melissa Lawton, Chief Content Officer, SailGP Amir Tawfik, CEO, AL AHLY Trevor Watkins, Global Head of Sports & Entertainment, Pinsent Masons Chris Lencheski, Co-Founder, SKI Partners Dr. Najat Benchiba-Savenius نجاة بن شيبا, CEO, Gazelle Advisory Group Faisal Khan MBA, CISSP, PMP, CISA, Director of IT, شركة نادي النصر - ALNASSR Club Company Abdulmohsen AlFekr Aldhafiri, CEO, Sahaeb Investments Portfolio Partners: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Saudi British Joint Business Council (SBJBC) The Sports Playmaker Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Ramadan Mubarak🌙 Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this holy month bring you and your loved ones joy, reflection, and prosperity.

Excited to be a speaker at the forthcoming event at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, London. We have some excellent VIP speakers and content: This forum, powered by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, will welcome government representatives from across the GCC to Europe. The event will be attended by ministries of sports and sovereign wealth funds, as well as private sector investors, sports brands, broadcasters, infrastructure providers, and many other key regional sports stakeholders. Speakers will share expertise from mega sports projects including NEOM, the FIFA World Cup 2034, FIBA and much more. Sessions will cover the latest trends in sports finance and investment, stadium design, sports technology, sports tourism, and fan engagement. Qatar Sports Investments beIN MEDIA GROUP NEOM Public Investment Fund (PIF), Women in Sports #sports investment, Ministry Of Economy, UAE Oman Investment Authority Kuwait Investment Authority https://lnkd.in/eBDQDm_x

🚨 The Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to partner with MESIF London 2025, the Middle East Sports Investment Forum, taking place on 27–28 May 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة of Saudi Arabia, and EY, MESIF London 2025 stands as the premier forum of its kind, uniting regional sports leaders, investors, and key decision-makers from the Middle East on a global stage in London. 🔹 Why Attend? ✔ Network with senior government officials, private investors, and top industry leaders ✔ Gain insights into MENA investment opportunities, major event delivery, and the evolving sports landscape ✔ Join 300+ delegates & 40+ speakers in an exclusive setting designed for meaningful engagement 🎟 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dGyMtESJ 📍 Missed MESIF Riyadh? Catch up on the event highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dJn3WdMx Join us in London and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sports investment in the Middle East! #MESIF2025 #Ghorfa #SportsInvestment #MiddleEast #London #Networking #MENA #SportsBusiness

Very topical and insightful interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored with His Royal Highness Abdulaziz Turki Al Faisal Al Saud the Minister of Sport of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A must watch for anyone interested in the development of sports in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: - Saudi Arabia has been working on the World Cup 2034 since 2018 working closely with #FIFA and learning from regional partners in #Qatar on how to develop the most successful bid in history. - Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in its entire sports ecosystem to diversify its economy, increase physical activity in the population and to open the Kingdom up to the world, accelerating social reforms in the areas of women's and workers' rights. - His Royal Highness highlighted the vast opportunities for investment in the Kingdom's sports sector with several giga projects requiring support including in Riyadh, Diriyah and Qiddiya that will all play a significant role in the delivery of the 2034 tournament. - His Royal Highness mentioned Saudi Arabia's valued regional relationships in #Egypt and #Morocco that are also driving sports development in the region through the likes of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. - The interview touches on the megastars that have joined and transformed the Saudi Pro League (SPL) including karim benzema, #RiyadMahrez, #StevenGerrard and #CristianoRonaldo. He spoke about sporting role models and how he would love to see Mohamed Salah playing in the Kingdom! - His Royal Highness spoke about his experience as a successful professional racing car driver competing in the #LeMans24HourRace. He explained that endurance racing has helped him to prepare for the work required to deliver on the Kingdom's ambitious goals for #Vision2030. - Finally, he highlights the growing role that Saudi Arabia wants to play on the international stage in the areas of sports, industry, diplomacy and tourism. He acknowledges that this is the start of a journey, but encourages the world to visit the region and to see the progress they have been making with their own eyes. #MESIF2025 #SportsInvestment #Saudi2034 #Qatar2022 #Morocco2030 https://lnkd.in/dE8T8_qk

🚨🔊 MESIF LONDON 2025 Announcement!   We are now gearing up for our biggest and most elite forum yet – MESIF London 2025, taking place on 27-28 May at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in partnership with Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة, and EY.   This year, we’re bringing together 350+ senior leaders, investors, and decision-makers from across MENA, Europe, the US & beyond to explore major investment opportunities shaping the future of sport in the Middle East.   Day 1 - VIP Networking Gathering for up to 100 Delegates – 27th May 📍 H Club, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium   Day 2 - Conference & Exhibition for 350+ Delegates – 28th May 📍 East Quarter Level Three, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium   💡 Speaking & Exhibiting Opportunities Available A limited number of speaking slots and exhibition spaces are open for organisations looking to showcase their expertise and connect with key stakeholders.   📩 Want to be part of MESIF London? Get in touch today! https://lnkd.in/efQqFYfD Basim K. Ibrahim Abdullah AlRasheed, C-KPIP Eisa Hilal Al Hazami Ahmed Abas Aphrodite Moschoudi Trevor Watkins Stephanie Al Naber Chris Lencheski #MESIFLondon #SportsInvestment #MiddleEastSportsInvestmentForum #GlobalSportsBusiness #MENASports #MESIFLondon2025 #MinistryofInvestment #MISA #MinistryofSport #MOS #EY

🏅 MESIF in the Middle East: Riyadh Event Report 🏅 We are pleased to share with you our MESIF Riyadh event recap along with the key takeaways from our VIP Roundtable hosted at the Ministry of Investment, KSA earlier this month. For a detailed overview of the discussions, download the full MESIF Riyadh 2025 Session & Roundtable Reports at the following links. Click Here to View The MESIF RIYADH 2025 Sessions Report: https://lnkd.in/emEYnr2Z Click Here to View The MESIF RIYADH 2025 VIP Roundtable Report: https://lnkd.in/ewuB6UJC Click Here to view the MESIF RIYADH 2025 Post event Blog post: https://lnkd.in/dv9drRWF Key Highlights Include: ⚽ FIFA World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia’s confirmed plans to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034 were a focal point of discussions, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, grassroots initiatives, and digital advancements as key drivers of both mass participation and elite performance in line with Vision 2030. 💰 Investment Opportunities: The Middle East continues to emerge as a major hub for sports investments, with opportunities spanning from club privatizations to sports academies, and technological innovations. The forum highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure long-term success and sustainability. 🌍 Building Legacies: Lessons learned from hosting global events were shared, focusing on aligning infrastructure with community needs, prioritizing sustainability, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance fan engagement and experiences. Notable VIP speakers included: - H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, KSA - H.E. Eisa Hilal Al Hezami, Chairman, Sharjah Sports Council - Abdullah Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Investment, KSA - Eng. Abdulrahman Justaniah, Deputy Minister, Strategic Planning & Investment, Ministry of Sport, KSA 🔜 Next Event: MESIF London 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 27–28. Speaker & Exhibition Opportunities are now available and we are looking forward to delivering another impactful edition of the forum! https://lnkd.in/ebJk3Jft We would like to say a final big thank you to our sponsors, partners & speakers for their fantastic support and we look forward to seeing you in London! Ministry of Investment Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة EY Unlock Brands® UCFB ES:ME Entertainment Services Entertainment Football Association Amp Your Content Ltd Tools & Solutions Phoenicia Sport and Entertainment - SKI Partners Musco Lighting DWF Portas Consulting The Sports Playmaker #MESIF2025 #SportsInvestment #SaudiVision2030 #MiddleEastSports #FIFA2034 #SportsInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #GlobalSports #FanExperience #SportsLeadership #InvestmentOpportunities #Sustainability

📢 The MESIF 2024 White Report is out! The Middle East is at the forefront of a sports revolution, and the latest Middle East Sports Investment Forum White Report, created in collaboration with SDA Bocconi School of Management, provides an in-depth look at the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping this transformation. Generation Amazing is proud to be highlighted as part of this pivotal report, showcasing our role in leveraging sports for social impact and development. From driving inclusion to fostering global partnerships, we’re honored to contribute to this transformative era. 💡 Dive into the report for actionable insights and thought leadership driving the future of sports investments in the region. 📖 Download it now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ejNdEfzP #Sports4Development #Passiton #MESIF2024