In a move reflecting its serious commitment to developing the football system in the Kingdom, the Saudi Professional League continues its intensive field visits to clubs in the Saudi Professional League. In the latest of these visits, Chairman of the Board, Engineer Abdulaziz Al-Afaleq, and CEO, Mr. Omar Maghrabi, led a delegation from the League on an official visit to Al-Ahli Club headquarters. The visit included attending the team's match against Al-Taawoun, as part of efforts to strengthen direct communication channels and reinforce the strategic partnership between the League and its member clubs.
These visits are of paramount importance at present, as they are not merely protocol meetings, but rather an integral part of the major transformation strategy underway in the Saudi Arabian sports sector. The primary aim of these meetings is to discuss the on-the-ground and administrative challenges facing clubs, and to explore avenues for joint development to enhance organizational and operational efficiency. This directly contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which positions sports as a cornerstone of quality of life and a diversified economy.
Contextually, the Saudi Professional League is experiencing an unprecedented historical phase, beginning with the launch of the investment and privatization project for sports clubs, which aims to elevate the Saudi league to the ranks of the top 10 leagues in the world. Through these visits, the league is working to ensure that clubs keep pace with this global trend, whether in terms of infrastructure, financial governance, or enhancing the fan experience—all essential elements for increasing the league's market value and attracting foreign investment and international broadcasting rights.
Commenting on the visit, Engineer Abdulaziz Al-Afaleq emphasized that the League prioritizes continuous communication with clubs, stressing that listening to the perspectives of club officials is the best way to develop the work system and achieve shared goals. He explained that raising the level of competitiveness and administrative organization within clubs is the cornerstone of developing the league and making it an attractive destination for the world's top football stars.
For his part, the League's CEO, Professor Omar Maghrabi, highlighted the strategic importance of these field meetings, explaining that the League is working diligently to monitor feedback and address challenges immediately and directly. Maghrabi emphasized that the ultimate goal is to create a competitive and professional environment that is attractive not only to players, but also to fans, sponsors, and commercial partners, thus enhancing the Roshan League's standing as a world-class sports and entertainment product.
