
Strategic advisory for federations, governments, and brands turning Gulf sport assets into commercial returns.







A dynamic Sports and Events Executive with a Ph.D. and over 13 years of international experience in project management, strategic planning, and international event operations. Dr. Zied Abbes has led, managed, and executed high-impact initiatives including the Qatar 2036 Olympic Bid, GCC Games 2026, World Aquatics Championships, and FIFA World Cup.
Currently serving as Expert at the Qatar Olympic Committee, Head of Planning & Integration for the GCC Games 2026, and Lead of Stakeholders Engagement for the Qatar 2036 Olympic Bid, he brings deep operational expertise and strategic vision to every engagement. He speaks five languages and holds a PMP certification.

Building commercial frameworks, governance structures, and international partnership strategies that attract investment and grow revenue.
Supporting bid strategies, stakeholder engagement, and commercial planning for multi-sport events and national sport programmes.
Advisory on sport ecosystem commercialization, venue utilization strategies, and mega-event legacy monetization.
Market entry into Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC — from partner identification to distribution strategy to first revenue.
Commercial architecture for events of all scales — from regional championships to global mega-events.
Navigating the GCC commercial landscape for broadcast, sponsorship, and licensing opportunities.

Whether you're a federation seeking growth, a brand entering the MENA sports market, or an event organizer planning your next mega-event — we're ready to partner with you.