The partnership positions the joint venture as the operator for EIF developed venues in Saudi Arabia. The scope includes exhibition and convention centres as well as entertainment and indoor sports venues intended to host international events in culture, tourism, and sport.

Venue development and operations aligned with Vision 2030

Under the agreement, Legends Global will provide management services exclusively for venues delivered by EIF. The first project under the partnership will be an Olympic standard shooting range in Riyadh, followed by a business convention and exhibition centre and an arena.

The joint venture supports the objectives of Vision 2030 and the expansion of the national events sector. EIF Chief Executive Officer Wahdan Suliman Alkadi stated that the partnership combines investment strategy with operational expertise. Legends Global Chief Executive Officer Dan Levy and Harvey Lister AM, President and Chief Executive for Asia Pacific and Middle East, said the collaboration brings together global experience and local context to support long term venue development and a diverse programme of events.