Saudi Arabia is advancing a bold vision to become a global leader in sport through

the development of smart, sustainable, and commercially viable stadium

infrastructure. These next-generation venues are designed for long-term relevance,

combining modular construction, climate-adaptive design, and flexible event usage

to anchor a year-round calendar of high-impact events.

As stadiums take on more complex, year-round functions, advanced technologies

are being integrated to manage operations, reduce costs, and enhance the visitor

experience. Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role, supporting energy optimization,

crowd management, facility maintenance, and fan personalization.

While the 2034 FIFA World Cup is a key milestone, the Kingdom’s strategy extends

further, anchored in global standards, diversified revenue models, and sustained

utilization planning. This paper explores how AI-enabled, future-ready stadiums can

deliver long-term economic, environmental, and experiential value, positioning Saudi

Arabia at the forefront of global sports infrastructure innovation.

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