Mapping The GCC Sports Medicine Landscape

Ǫ1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a Saudi Sports Medicine advocate, specialized in Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, with an extensive accomplishing experience in clinical and leadership in sports industry where I served in both government and private sector; through treating clients, developing services, creating solutions and providing guidance for startups.

I’ve practiced sports medicine and rehabilitation along with top notch sports organizations like the Saudi Olympic committee, Saudi Football Federation, and different sports clubs such as Al-Hilal SC, participating in numerous local and international tournaments for the past 15 years.

Recently, I worked as Sports Medicine Director in one of the wellknown comprehensive sports medicine center based in Riyadh, where I expanded my expertise in developing a comprehensive ecosystem that links all operational, training aspects along with research activities to drive excellence, helped the center to grant AFC accreditation as being the center of excellence.

Ǫ2. How is the demand for specialized sports medicine services evolving across Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region—particularly in response to increased government and private investment in sports?

The demand for specialized sports medicine services…