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GCC Mega-Event Advisory

Governance That Delivers.

Strategic operations governance and PMO advisory for the world's most complex sporting events in the GCC.

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Trusted by organizations that operate at global scale

FIFA
World Aquatics
Qatar Olympic Committee
GCC Games 2026
ANOC
Asian Games 2030

The Challenge

Most mega-events fail at the governance level — not the execution level.

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of mega-events exceed budget due to governance gaps

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directorates must align for a single Games — most never do

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annual sports events planned in Saudi Arabia by 2030

International federations, host committees, and government bodies invest billions in sport infrastructure. Yet the frameworks that govern how these events are planned, integrated, and delivered remain the weakest link. We fix that.

How We Work

Three ways to de-risk your mega-event

Assess

Operational Readiness Audit

A forensic review of your governance structure, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness. We identify the gaps that will cost you millions — before they do.

4–6 week engagement | Fixed scope

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Design

Governance & PMO Framework

We design the master planning architecture, cross-directorate integration protocols, and risk control systems that keep complex events on track.

8–12 week engagement | Fixed scope

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Advise

Mega-Event Advisory Retainer

Ongoing strategic counsel during your build-up phase. Weekly steering support, stakeholder liaison, and real-time governance adjustments.

6–18 month advisory retainer

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Dr. Zied Abbes, Founder of Abbes Consulting

The Founder

Dr. Zied Abbes

14 Years. 30+ Events. One Standard: Deliver.

PhD in Sport Sciences & Management. PMP Certified. Currently serving as Expert at the Qatar Olympic Committee, Lead of Stakeholder Engagement for the Qatar 2036 Olympic Bid, and Head of Planning & Integration for the GCC Games 2026. Former Deputy Director of Sports Operations at the World Aquatics Championships. FIFA World Cup 2022 Team Base Camp Manager.

Track record

30+ Event Editions Delivered

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Serbian, Spanish

Qualifications

PhD + PMP Certified

Based in

Riyadh, KSA & Doha, Qatar

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Proof of Concept

GCC Games 2026 — Governance Framework

GCC Games 2026 — Governance Framework

Built the master plan and governance framework across 8 directorates for 19 sports. Integrated risk register, accreditation systems for 1,000+ personnel, and daily SitRep protocols.

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Insights

Perspectives from the Field

Why Saudi Arabia's 400 Annual Sports Events Need Governance, Not Just Budget
Saudi ArabiaJuly 2026

Why Saudi Arabia's 400 Annual Sports Events Need Governance, Not Just Budget

Vision 2030 has unlocked unprecedented investment in sport. But investment without governance architecture is a liability.

The 5 Stakeholder Engagement Gaps That Delay Olympic Bids
Olympic BidsJune 2026

The 5 Stakeholder Engagement Gaps That Delay Olympic Bids

After leading stakeholder engagement for the Qatar 2036 Olympic Bid, I've identified the five failure points that every bid committee must address.

From Delivery to Governance: What 30 Events Taught Me About Failure
OperationsMay 2026

From Delivery to Governance: What 30 Events Taught Me About Failure

Events don't fail because of bad intentions. They fail because the governance layer was designed by people who never had to deliver.

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Ready to De-Risk Your Next Mega-Event?

Book a 30-minute GCC Governance Pulse call. No pitch. Just an operational assessment of where your event stands.

Or email us directly: contact@abbesconsulting.com