Khaleeji 27 in Jeddah to Create Jobs for Saudis

The upcoming Khaleeji 27 tournament, set to take place in Jeddah from 23 September to 6 October 2026, is expected to create a wide range of direct and indirect job opportunities for Saudi talent, offering hands-on experience in the operations of major sporting events.

The tournament will feature eight national teams competing across 15 matches, hosted at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, both in Jeddah.

which is coordinating the opportunities, roles will span match operations, fan reception, crowd management, logistics, media, marketing, customer service, transportation, hospitality, and technical operations. This broad spread of functions is designed to draw on skills across multiple sectors.

For the community, the event represents a chance for Saudi professionals and job seekers to gain practical experience in large-scale event delivery — expertise that continues to grow in demand as the Kingdom hosts an increasing number of regional and international competitions.

No specific public application portal, fees, salaries, contract durations, or ticket prices have been announced so far. Details on recruitment steps and how to apply are expected to be shared through the organizing committee as preparations progress.

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