Riyadh: The Sports Investment Forum (SIF 2026), which recently concluded in Riyadh, attracted more than 5,000 visitors from 31 countries and was covered by more than 20 local and international media outlets, reflecting growing international interest in the Kingdom's sports and investment sectors.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum held more than 30 strategic panel sessions with over 100 speakers, along with 22 specialized workshops focused on investment opportunities and economic models. It also recorded 103 investment requests and 144 expressions of investment interest, indicating the sports sector's growing appeal and investor confidence in opportunities available in the Kingdom.

More than 70 agreements and strategic partnerships between local and international entities were announced, along with the launch of distinctive investment projects and initiatives. They included Dammam Sports City, with investments exceeding SAR1 billion; sports events in Eastern Region worth more than SAR15 million; and the establishment of a sports investment fund worth SAR700 million.

An agreement was also signed to qualify candidates for 2,000 job opportunities in the sports sector, helping develop national competencies and meet the needs of local and international investors.