Saudi sports clubs reach 73% Saudization since support strategy launch
Sports Ministry official says 73% Saudization achieved in Saudi clubs since 2019, with over SAR 2 billion allocated to support and development initiatives.
Since the launch of the Club Support Strategy in 2019, Saudi sports clubs have achieved a 73% Saudization rate, according to Abdulaziz Al-Musaad, Deputy Minister of Sports for Sports and Youth Affairs. Over SAR 2 billion has been allocated to support and development initiatives under this strategy. The total funding includes SAR 953 million for a direct support initiative, SAR 517 million for a multi-sports initiative, and SAR 541 million for a governance program, which involves 103 clubs.
Additional allocations are made for the fan support initiative (SAR 99 million) and the commercial revenue growth initiative (SAR 54 million). The commercial revenue growth initiative will specifically target Roshn league clubs with SAR 1 million and Yelo league clubs with SAR 500,000 for the 2026-2027 season. Any club that meets the requirements of the Club Support Strategy can receive a funding range of SAR 100 million to SAR 120 million.
Written by urgent.news from Ajel English's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
