November 26 – The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has teamed up with the World Football Summit (WFS) for WFS Asia 2024. Taking place December 2-3 in Riyadh, the summit Is expected to bring together more than 2,000 global football industry leaders.
The SPL will use the platform to promote its league and showcase its growing influence within Saudi Arabia, and reinforcing its role in helping shape the future of the sport.
“We are delighted to partner with the World Football Summit,” said Omar Mugharbel, CEO of the Saudi Pro League. “This collaboration serves as a platform to welcome the global football industry to Saudi Arabia, fostering opportunities for shared growth and mutual prosperity.
“From our humble beginnings with just eight teams to becoming Asia’s top-ranked league today, our journey highlights the transformative power of football in driving both sporting excellence and societal progress. Through this partnership, we are proud to showcase our evolution, share insights from our experiences, and contribute to meaningful dialogues within the global football community.”
The summit marks the next step for Saudi as it looks to complete its Vision 2030 project by hitting a number of milestones, including the integration of advanced technology into the sport, innovations in fan engagement, and the development of sports tourism as a key driver of economic growth. On top of this, it looks to build on sustainability in football, alongside the growth of women’s football in the region and the implementation of youth development programmes.
“The Saudi Pro League’s evolution represents one of the most remarkable stories in modern football,”said Jan Alessie, Co-Founder & Director of World Football Summit. “Their commitment to developing local talent while attracting global stars has created a unique model that deserves industry-wide attention. This partnership will provide invaluable insights for football executives worldwide.”
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