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Saudi Arabia is shaping future of global sport: Report
The market value of the sports industry is projected to grow from $8 billion to $22.4 billion by 2030, according to the report
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Saudi sport sector targets $4.8bn GDP boost by 2030; Deloitte identifies 4-step approach for privatised clubs
Deloitte has produced a four-step approach for Saudi sports clubs to succeed after privatisation
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NBA legend Derek Fisher on Saudi Arabia expansion: ‘There’s no reason why we shouldn’t’
This comes a month before his first trip to the region where he will participate in the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi games
Amir Khan
EXCLUSIVE: Boxing star Amir Khan praises Saudi as sports destination ahead of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight
British boxing champion Amir Khan teases Saudi comeback and new business ventures in an exclusive interview
Basketball
LeBron James visits Saudi Arabia amid rumours of $1bn contract offer
Basketball legend and NBA star LeBron James trains with basketball players in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi plans major sports investments
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will add more sporting assets
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Saudi announces major sport privatisation scheme, sets $2bn football target
Saudi Arabia to begin privatisation of clubs in sport sector as it looks to develop participation and watching of sports including football
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Mega-sports events will help drive Saudi Arabia’s tourism agenda
The impressive impact of hosting mega sport events extends far beyond enhanced tourism figures
Asian Winter Games 2029
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host Asian Winter Games 2029 at NEOM
The games will take place at the Trojena resort, which will be located at Saudi’s highest mountain range
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Riyadh football clubs to get new stadium under $27m Qiddiya deal
Qiddiya Investment Company announces 20-year partnership with Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal
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How sport is increasingly proving to be big business in Saudi Arabia
New research says the value of Saudi Arabia’s sports event industry is growing by 8% per year
formula 1 saudi arabia
Saudi F1 race to offer ‘something the world has never seen before’, says circuit designer
Carsten Tilke delivers update on the construction of the fastest street track in Formula 1 history
Anthony Joshua
Saudi’s sports goals are no ‘vanity’ project for kingdom, says tourism chief
Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, told Arabian Business government investment is aimed at creating opportunities local population
Anthony Joshua
Saudi Arabia set to host Joshua-Fury world heavyweight fight
Promotor Eddie Hearn says ‘very bad secret’ that the mega fight is happening in Saudi Arabia