{"id":107781,"date":"2026-04-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?p=107781"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:49:28","slug":"saudis-sports-sector-is-expected-to-reach-sar-85-bn-by-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/04\/22\/saudis-sports-sector-is-expected-to-reach-sar-85-bn-by-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi\u2019s sports sector is expected to reach SAR 85 bn by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, everyone. <\/strong>We celebrate the news this morning of an indefinite ceasefire extension between the US and Iran, after US President Donald Trump made the announcement hours before the ceasefire was set to expire. The extension gives the two nations more time to continue negotiations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How indefinite are we talking? <\/strong>Trump said the ceasefire will be extended until Iran submits its proposal and \u201cdiscussions are concluded, one way or the other.\u201d Washington\u2019s blockade will continue until an agreement is reached. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It remains unclear where Iran stands:<\/strong> In the absence of a response from Tehran\u2019s top leadership, Iran\u2019s Tasnim News Agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-positive-iran-deal-talks-still-uncertain-ceasefire-end-nears-2026-04-21\/\" style=\"\">stated<\/a> that Tehran never sought a ceasefire extension and reiterated threats to break the US blockade of its ports by force. An adviser to Iran\u2019s lead negotiator dismissed Trump\u2019s announcement as insignificant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As expected, global oil prices retreated on the news<\/strong>, despite an initial uptick at the opening of Asian trading earlier this morning. Brent crude is currently down 0.4% to USD 98.09 per barrel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mixed market response:<\/strong> The MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/global-markets-global-markets-2026-04-22\/\" style=\"\">eased<\/a> 0.14%, dropping from a seven-week high. Japan\u2019s Nikkei gained 0.5%, and South Korea\u2019s Kospi eased around 0.6% in early trading this morning. US stocks are set to open in the green, with futures recording gains across the board.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We will be closely watching how local and regional markets react to the news when they open in a few hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meet EnterpriseAM MENA+<\/strong>, our new flagship newsletter covering the flows of capital, people, and ideas across the Middle East \u2014 and beyond it. 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MENA countries are jockeying for position in the new global economy now taking shape, and we're going to shape that conversation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tap or click <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/menaplus\/\" style=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><strong> to get your own copy delivered to your inbox<\/strong> every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm UAE | 11am KSA | 10am Egypt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/menaplus\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/1016.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Watch this space<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>SPORTS \u2014 <\/strong><strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s <\/strong><strong>sports sector is expected to expand to SAR 85 bn by 2030<\/strong>, with current potential investments in the market totaling SAR 18 bn, the Investment Ministry\u2019s Director of Sport Investment Development Basim Ibrahim told Asharq Business (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/129328\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B2-5-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\">watch, runtime: 4:43<\/a>) on the sidelines of Riyadh\u2019s Sports Investment Forum 2026. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Preparing for the 2034 World Cup:<\/strong> The ministry is working on launching several windows, including projects linked to sports infrastructure and preparations for hosting the 2034 World Cup. They include at least 135 training campsites across the Kingdom, with investment per site estimated at SAR 20-40 mn, bringing total expected investment to around SAR 5.4 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong> The ministry just launched a SAR 1 bn investment window to develop a sports city in the Eastern Province. Companies can submit proposals for the upcoming projects and begin development without waiting for formal tender rounds, as the camps form a core part of World Cup infrastructure requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> The SAR 5.4 bn training camp program signals the Kingdom\u2019s intention to involve the private sector extensively in World Cup preparations, aiming to boost its local capabilities and economic development simultaneously. It also shows a shift toward faster execution, with developers able to submit proposals directly instead of going through traditional tender processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>OIL \u2014<\/strong> <strong>Yanbu crude loadings dropped to 3.5 mn bbl \/ d last <\/strong><strong>week<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/ar\/business\/IWG4XQ2WMZJEDFXDURWMDSZ6GQ-2026-04-20\/\" style=\"\">down<\/a> 17% w-o-w and the lowest since mid-March. The decline is a sharp pullback from the early-April run rate of 4.2 mn bbl \/ d \u2014 brushing up against a 4.3 mn bbl \/ d record set in late March. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why Yanbu matters:<\/strong> It has effectively become the Kingdom\u2019s only crude export valve while flows through Hormuz remain constrained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The caveat: <\/strong>Kpler points to a shift away from VLCC-heavy loadings toward Aframax and Suezmax cargoes in the week of 13 April \u2014 a smaller average cargo size translated directly into lower headline throughput. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Infrastructure isn\u2019t the constraint \u2014 at least on paper<\/strong>, with the East-West pipeline back at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/04\/13\/this-morning-east-west-pipeline-restored\/\" style=\"\">7 mn bbl \/ d<\/a> after repairs from being hit. But the port hasn\u2019t sustained throughput above its 5 mn bbl \/ d nameplate capacity. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SPORTS \u2014 PIF-backed LIV G<\/strong><strong>olf has rebranded its team, formerly known as Smash <\/strong><strong>GC, as OKGC<\/strong>, which will be based in Oklahoma and led by Talor Gooch, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livgolf.com\/news\/liv-golf-okgc-first-team-anchored-in-us-state\" style=\"\">press release<\/a>. The move makes OKGC the league\u2019s first team \u201caligned with a US market.\u201d The team is set to make its competitive debut during the LIV Golf Virginia tournament, held in early May.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Data point<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>43.6 m<\/strong><strong>n \u2014 that\u2019s the number of digital transactions the Absher platform <\/strong><strong>processed in March<\/strong>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/660732\/saudi-arabia\/absher-carries-out-over-435-million-electronic-transactions-in-march\" style=\"\">Saudi Gazette<\/a> reports, citing Interior Ministry data. Individuals completed more than 41.3 mn transactions, including 31.2 mn via digital wallets, while businesses carried out nearly 2.2 mn transactions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Reach out to us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\" style=\"\">saudi@enterpriseAM.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW <\/strong>that we also cover <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\" style=\"\">Egypt<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\">the UAE<\/a>, the MENA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\" style=\"\">logistics<\/a> industry, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\">MENA <> India<\/a> corridor?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/newsletters\/\" style=\"\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of EnterpriseAM Saudi delivered every weekday.<br \/><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">The big story abroad <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The global front pages are focused on Trump\u2019s announcement of an extended ceasefire between the US and Iran<\/strong>, which we dive into in the news well, above. Also making headlines this morning: <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>How did Warsh\u2019s confirmation hearing go? <\/strong>Trump\u2019s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/d6267707-4033-4360-b4bf-e01e439a5528?syn-25a6b1a6=1\" style=\"\">affirmed<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/d6267707-4033-4360-b4bf-e01e439a5528?syn-25a6b1a6=1\" style=\"\">the Fed\u2019s independence<\/a> during his Senate confirmation hearing, stating that Trump has not attempted to \u201cpredetermine, commit, fix or decide on any interest rate decision.\u201d Warsh <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/live\/cn8dn818y46t\" style=\"\">called for<\/a> major reforms at the Fed, including a new framework for handling inflation, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c8dl3ez4mpno\" style=\"\">took issue<\/a> with the central bank\u2019s \u201cforward guidance\u201d \u2014 the practice of signaling the future trajectory of rates. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And your daily dose of AI news: <\/strong>SpaceX has <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpaceX\/status\/2046713419978453374\" style=\"\">gained<\/a> the \u201cright to acquire\u201d AI startup <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cursor.com\/\" style=\"\">Cursor<\/a> for USD 60 bn, agreeing to pay USD 10 bn if it does not proceed with the transaction. The potential acquisition of Cursor \u2014 which enables users to edit code with AI \u2014 is seen as a way for Elon Musk to catch up in the AI race ahead of SpaceX\u2019s IPO.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plus: Yanbu crude loadings dropped to 3.5 mn bbl \/ d last week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":107782,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":false,"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_primary_brand":0,"newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_show_updated_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2540],"tags":[10,159,8,9,568],"brand":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"class_list":["post-107781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-were-tracking-today","tag-enterpriseam-ksa","tag-oil-watch","tag-sports","tag-what-were-tracking-today","tag-yanbu","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"53476235-7f37-4a8b-8bf9-d6cf375cb647","order":"2","is_powered_by":false,"story_type":"4","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/3\/2160.jpg","photo_position":"above","homepage_title":"","full_issue_title":"Our sports sector is expected to reach SAR 85 bn by 2030","related_issue":[107779],"teaser":"Plus: Yanbu crude loadings dropped to 3.5 mn bbl \/ d last week"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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