Sharjah forum emphasizes the economic benefits of sports investment

Arab Forum for Finance and Investment in Sports Sector Launches in Sharjah

Sharjah, 24 September, 2024– The Arab Forum for Finance and Investment in the Sports Sector kicked off on Monday at the Pullman Hotel in Sharjah.

The event, a joint initiative of the Arab Governance Development Organization and the Sharjah Sports Council, aims to explore the potential benefits and challenges associated with sports investment and discuss strategies to promote funding and investment in the sports sector.

The forum, which concludes on Wednesday, aims to underline the key role of sports investment in driving economic growth.

The opening session was attended by Hamad Ali Al Mahmoud, representative of the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Head of the Sharjah Economic Development Department; Isa Hilal Al-Hazami, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Council; Abdul Malik Jani, Vice President of the Council, Executive Committee Members, Students, Sports Federation and Club Representatives and Council Managers.

Al-Hazami underlined the importance of hosting the Sharjah forum and the relationship between sports and the economy through finance and investment. Sharjah’s Supreme Council Member and Ruler H.H. He emphasized the unwavering commitment of the Council to realize the vision of Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.

The Forum will address five primary themes, with the first day focusing on Sports Investment and Marketing, Sports Investment and Service Providers, Global Sports Law and Sports Investment Arbitration.