Sebastian Sons
Senior Researcher, Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient
Sebastian Sons works as a senior researcher for the Center for Applied Research in Partnership with the Orient (CARPO). He holds a PhD from the Humboldt University Berlin dealing with labor migration from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia. His fields of interest include the Gulf Cooperation Council’s sports diplomacy and Saudi Arabia’s socioeconomic transformation.
Analysis
A Saudi Plus World Cup 2034: A Chance for Gulf Unity and Resilience
A Saudi decision to invite Gulf partners to cohost the World Cup would reinforce the kingdom’s role as the driving force behind a more integrated, connected, and resilient Gulf.
Saudi World Cup 2034: The Sports-Sustainability Nexus
The influence of oil giant Saudi Aramco across football, Formula 1 racing, and golf reveals how closely Saudi Arabia’s sports policy aligns with its energy transition and sustainability agenda.
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Events
May 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Ambitions: Diversification and Sustainability?
On May 27, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's investment in sports.
Speakers
