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January 2025

Ministry of Investment HQ

MESIF RIYADH 2025

MESIF Riyadh brought together 120 VIP delegates from the GCC region and beyond to explore opportunities in the Middle East’s dynamic sports investment sector.

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We bring together distinguished leaders and experts from across the Middle East and beyond.

120

Delegates

36

VIP Speakers

93

Companies

ABOUT MESIF RIYADH 2025

Held at the exclusive Ministry of Investment in Riyadh, the forum featured expert-led roundtables, interactive workshops, and 1:1 meetings that addressed key topics such as sports investment planning, FIFA World Cup 2034 strategies, public-private partnerships, and best practice in major event delivery. These sessions offered valuable insights into the region’s evolving sports landscape and future growth opportunities.

The event also included a dinner and exclusive protocol tour of the stunning Diriyah giga project, providing a unique setting for strategic networking and fostering connections between government representatives, investors, and industry leaders.

This high-level gathering facilitated meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and deal creation, enabling participants to shape the next phase of sports development in the Middle East.

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At MESIF, we bring some of the region's key regulators, governmental stakeholders and ministries to meet with the top sports clubs, leagues, federations, brands, IPs, solution providers and investment bodies.

MINISTRY OF INVESTMENT HQ, RIYADH

MESIF Riyadh 2025 was hosted at the prestigious Ministry of Investment Headquarters in Riyadh, establishing a landmark connection between the international sports community and the GCC region. Attendees explored opportunities to contribute to and learn about the region’s rapidly expanding sports sector. 

 

Held during the same period as the Italian and Spanish Super Cups, the forum embodied the MESIF brand’s hallmark of exclusivity, offering a VIP experience tailored for senior decision-makers. The venue provided an ideal setting for discussions on groundbreaking sports projects, fostering long-term relationships and positioning participants at the forefront of some of the world’s most exciting sports developments. This unique forum underscored MESIF’s commitment to linking global sports leaders with the booming Middle Eastern market.

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