Middle East Sports Investment Forum

🚨🔊 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

🎥 MESIF Riyadh 2025 - Highlight Video is Here! 🎥 What an incredible journey we had last week at MESIF Riyadh, hosted at the Ministry of Investment HQ! 🌍✨ ⭐93 Companies in Attendance ⭐Over 120 delegates ⭐36 VIP speakers The event brought together leading sports minds and industry pioneers to spark insightful discussions, forge strategic connections, and celebrate a shared vision for the future of sports in the Middle East. From the Path to FIFA World Cup 2034 to Investment Opportunities in Sports Clubs, the energy and passion shared at MESIF Riyadh were truly unmatched. A huge thank you to our sponsors, VIP Speakers, and delegates for making this event a resounding success. Strategic Partners: - Ministry of Investment - Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة - EY Gold Sponsors: - Entertainment Football Association - Amp Your Content Ltd KSA Establishment Partner: - Tools & Solutions Bronze Sponsors: - DWF - Portas Consulting Delegate Badge Sponsor: - Musco Lighting Lanyard Sponsor: - SKI Partners / Phoenicia Sport and Entertainment Our Event Partners: - ES:ME Entertainment Services - MESIF Riyadh Audio Partner - The Sports Playmaker We’re excited to carry this momentum forward and see you all at #MESIFLondon, May 27-28, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Let’s continue building this incredible community together! 🎥🎞️ Videography & Production By: Photo Video Crew #MESIF #MESIFRiyadh #SportsInvestment #MiddleEast #Riyadh2025 #MinistryOfSport #MinistryOfInvestment #GlobalSportsLeadership

𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐅 𝐑𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐡 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟒. The Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) in Riyadh, inaugurated by HE Khaled Al Faleh, Minister of Investment, convened global leaders to discuss Saudi Arabia’s path to FIFA World Cup 2034 and its rise as a regional hub for sports and major events. Photo:Ahmed Abas #MESIF #RiyadhForum #SportsInvestment #FIFAWorldCup2034 #SaudiVision2030 #EY #ArabTimes #ArabTimesNewspaper #ArabTimesNews Basim K. Ibrahim Fahad AlSubaie CP3P-P Abdullah AlRasheed, C-KPIP Waleed AlShubaili Laurent Viviez Pedro Daniel Trevor Watkins Chris Lencheski Aphrodite Moschoudi Lama Alfozan Maximilian Lejman Aleks Georgiev, MBA.

سُعدت بمشاركتي في منتدى الشرق الأوسط للاستثمار الرياضي من خلال تقديم نبذة عن التحول الكبير الذي يشهده #القطاع_الرياضي في المملكة، والتحدث عن أبرز التوجهات الاستثمارية ذات الأولوية والفرص الاستثمارية في القطاع. أتقدم بجزيل الشكر والامتنان لوزارة الرياضة ممثلة بقيادتها وفرق العمل على ثقتهم ودعمهم اللامحدود. كل الشكر للمشاركين والقائمين على تقديم حدث مميز يساهم في تنمية الاستثمار في القطاع الرياضي. I had the pleasure of participating in Middle East Sports Investment Forum to showcase the tremendous transformation #sport_sector is witnessing in the Kingdom, and speaking about the priority investment areas & opportunities in the sector. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ministry of Sport – وزارة الرياضة represented by its leadership and teams for their trust and unwavering support. A big thank you to all participants and organizers for delivering a special event contributing to investments development in the sport sector. #MESIF

Excited to be attending the Middle East Sports Investment Forum today, diving deep into the massive opportunities transforming the sports sector in Saudi Arabia From multi-billion dollar investments in infrastructure and events to the visionary plans that are shaping the future of sports in the region, Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a global hub for sports innovation and development As the country continues to invest heavily in both grassroots and elite-level sports, we’re witnessing the creation of world-class facilities, iconic sporting events, and a vibrant ecosystem that will inspire future generations of athletes and fans alike The Forum’s focus on bridging partnerships, exploring cutting-edge technologies, and fostering sustainable sports development has been eye-opening. Excited to engage with industry leaders from everywhere and discuss how these investments will redefine sports not just in the Middle East, but globally #MESIFRiyadh2025 #MESIF #MIDDLEEASTSPORSINVESTMENTFORUM #SportsInvestment #MiddleEastSports #Innovation #Networking #Vision2030 #WORLDCUP2034 #WC2034 PwC Middle East

After 2 successful regional sports investment forums organized overseas in London and Milan, it was a pleasure to join the Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) for the Riyadh Forum that took place on 7th January at Ministry of #Investment HQ, inaugurated by HE Khaled Al Faleh, Minister of Investment, Eng. Abdulrahman Justaniah, Deputy Minister of Sport, Abdullah Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister of Investment. https://lnkd.in/dvuvq3Ub Ministry of #Sport, Ministry of #Investment and #EY are the strategic founding partners for the forum which attracted local, regional and global sports industry leaders and executives from around the world to discuss the Saudi Journey to FIFA World Cup 2034, and the evolution of its ecosystem to be a regional hub for sports and major events. https://lnkd.in/du5Rvqhj I would like to thank the key stakeholders who enabled the success of the forum: - The influential leaders and dear friends from the government sector; Basim K. Ibrahim, Fahad AlSubaie CP3P-P, Abdullah AlRasheed, C-KPIP who sincerely supported the event to be an elite forum. - My fellow partners from #EY who supported this event; Waleed AlShubaili, Laurent Viviez, Pedro Daniel and our guest speaker Roger Duthie who charmed the speakers with his influential success stories with sponsors and sports clubs around the world. - Our fellow members of the advisory board of the forum; Trevor Watkins, Chris Lencheski, Aphrodite Moschoudi and Lama Alfozan on their invaluable support to secure the high-profile speakers and moderate the key panels. - The dedicated organizers; Maximilian Lejman and Aleks Georgiev, MBA. who worked days and nights to pull together another elite event with the focus on the quality, and not the quantity of speakers and participants. I had the pleasure to moderate the opening panel discussion on "The Path to FIFA World Cup 2034" and co-moderated the "Closed VIP Executives Roundtable" with esteemed sports leaders and executives. I will share the highlights of each session in separate posts. Looking forward to MESIF's flagship event in London, hosted at the iconic stadium of Tottenham Hotspurs FC as a strategic event partner. Ministry of Investment - Press Release https://lnkd.in/dX7-k9EZ https://lnkd.in/dzTh6BpN Public Media Coverage https://lnkd.in/dc8Rtvge

Honored to have been a panelist at the Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF), hosted in Riyadh. It was a pleasure to join Aphrodite Moschoudi, Marwan Albazie, Douglas P., and Neil Robert Kingston to discuss the Kingdom's major event activation in sports and its role in driving investment and creating unforgettable experiences. Our focus was to highlight experiences from major events such as F1 Jeddah, the Dakar Rally and others. Thank you to my fellow panelists, event Director Maximilian Lejman and all the team for curating such an impactful forum. #SportsInvestment #SportsEntertainment #MESIF #Riyadh