Zied Abbes, Ph.D.

Honored to speak at MESIF London 2026 — June 2-3, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The MENA sports economy is accelerating fast. The next conversation is about building sustainable commercial architectures beyond mega-events.
Looking forward to connecting with leaders, investors, and policymakers shaping what comes next.
See you in London → https://www.mesifglobal.com/mesif-london-2026

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