Saudi Arabia, Italy Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Sports

   Riyadh, November 26, 2025, SPA -- Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani to enhance sports cooperation between the Ministry of Sport and Italy’s Department for the Sport of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
   The MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of technical and administrative expertise and programs between the relevant sports bodies in both countries, as well as cooperation in developing sports talent through mutual invitations to attend conferences and seminars held in Saudi Arabia and Italy.
   Cooperation areas include sports infrastructure, sporting events, anti-doping efforts, community and Paralympic sports, in addition to sports investment, sports tourism, and other fields.
   The MoU is part of the implementation of the cultural, scientific, and artistic cooperation agreement between the Kingdom and Italy, and aligns with the ministry’s objectives to strengthen partnerships with regional and international sports institutions in support of national goals.
   -- SPA