States across the Middle East have garnered international attention for major investments and acquisitions across high-profile sports leagues. For governments looking to diversify and modernize their economies, these investments make sense. But do these financial moves have a geopolitical angle? And if so, what can we expect across the global sporting world?
This week on Forecasting the Middle East, we huddle up with Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy Simon Chadwick of SKEMA Business School, for a deep dive into the world of Sports in the Middle East. From the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to a recent flurry of spending from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, MENA has been making big moves in the sports world. Listen now to learn more and explore the financial, diplomatic, and social impacts of the world's favorite pastimes in the region.
