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Koelnmesse at the GESALO office in Riyadh

Last week, we had the honour of welcoming Mr. Denis Steker, Senior Vice President International at Koelnmesse GmbH und Ms. Ina Karschöldgen, Director of International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia and FSB Sports Show Riyadh, to our office. The visit aimed to gain deeper insights into the Saudi sports market and to explore current developments and emerging opportunities.

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A series of discussions organized by the GESALO provided a platform for open and constructive exchange between representatives of the Saudi sports industry and Koelnmesse.

 

As part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing a profound economic and social transformation, with sports and entertainment playing a pivotal role. Flagship initiatives and events such as the FIFA World Cup 2034, Riyadh Season, major e-sports tournaments, and the Jeddah Grand Prix clearly demonstrate the Kingdom’s ambition to move beyond the role of a host nation and strategically position itself as a leading global player in the sports and entertainment sector. 

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