Valencia, Spain & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 29th, 2025 – N3XT Sports has launched its Digital Transformation Regional Market Report 2025 | Gulf, revealing groundbreaking insights into the digital and data landscape of sports in the Gulf region. Among its findings, the report highlights that 84.9% of Saudi Pro League’s (SPL) online content is consumed via mobile devices, with 56.7% of viewership coming from overseas. Key Findings – Saudi Arabian football fans show the highest mobile engagement among Gulf states. – Despite high mobile consumption, only half of SPL clubs collect first-party data via dedicated websites or mobile apps. – The English Premier League remains the most popular competition online among Gulf region fans. – Olympic sports show strong online consumption but lack infrastructure for data collection. Opportunities for Growth N3XT Sports COO Hisham Shehabi, OLY, states: “We see massive opportunities in Gulf countries to usher in a new digital era led by data. This will amplify fandom, improve accessibility, and drive up commercial value through a better understanding of fans.” The report identifies significant potential for domestic club football to boost audience engagement and subscriber retention through direct-to-consumer, omnichannel mobile experiences. Expert Insights Abdulaziz Baeshen, CEO and Secretary […]