Business of Sport PIF backs Fifa Club World Cup in the US Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will be the official partner of the month-long Fifa Club World Cup 2025, which will take place in the US from June 14. The sovereign wealth fund has signed an agreement with football’s governing body, Fifa, to fuel growth and engagement in football, the $940 billion Saudi sovereign wealth […] June 6, 2025
Opinion Business of Sport Final whistle for Ronaldo in Riyadh: was it worth it? A sporting icon departs Al Nassr after raising the profile of Saudi football May 29, 2025
Opinion Business of Sport Gulf states get serious with sports spending The likes of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi are fast becoming more strategic about their commitments May 27, 2025
Business of Sport Abu Dhabi doubles down on global sports investment Manchester City may have lost its grip on the English Premier League title this season, but Abu Dhabi has no intention of relinquishing its power in the sporting sphere. The emirate has unveiled two major deals this month that underscore a strategic push to remain a dominant player in the fast-evolving sports business, even as […] May 6, 2025
Tax Tax incentives for Morocco stadium construction bids Morocco is offering tax incentives of up to 30 percent, as it looks to attract private sector partners for large scale projects such as the infrastructure needed ahead of its co-hosting of the World Cup in 2030. “Morocco offers incentives that can reach up to 30 percent of the total investment amount,” Karim Zidane, Morocco’s […] May 5, 2025
Real Estate Dubai scores football-themed homes in Chelsea Residences Chelsea fans finally have something to celebrate: Dubai’s first football-themed development will wear the blue of the famous west London club. As part of a new partnership between Chelsea FC and Damac Properties, the Dubai-based property developer will build a Chelsea-themed real estate project in the emirate. Chelsea Residences “will be built with Chelsea Football […] May 1, 2025
