About smc group
A Regional Powerhouse With Global Ambition
Building the future of media, sports, entertainment, and talent across the Middle East and beyond.
Who We Are
A Diversified Group Built for Tomorrow
SMC is a diversified regional group operating across media, sports, entertainment, talent, and strategic investments. Headquartered in Riyadh with offices in Dubai and Cairo, we connect brands with audiences through integrated platforms and world-class partnerships.
Our approach is built on scale, integration, and long-term value creation. We don't just operate in these industries, we shape them, creating ecosystems that drive cultural relevance and commercial success across the Middle East and beyond.
From stadium management to digital media networks, from celebrity talent representation to strategic capital deployment, SMC operates at the intersection of culture, commerce, and innovation.
OFFLINE REACH
Direct audience engagement through stadiums, events, and live experiences across the region.
150M
MONTHLY DIGITAL REACH
Multi-platform digital footprint spanning social media, web, and streaming channels.
Global
FOOTPRINT
Operations across MENA and international markets with world-class partnerships.
Our Approach
Operating Through Integrated Verticals
SMC operates through multiple specialized verticals, each a leader in its domain, yet fully integrated to create synergies and maximize value across the entire ecosystem.
This structure allows us to be both deeply specialized and broadly connected, offering best-in-class capabilities within each vertical while leveraging the collective strength of the group for transformative partnerships and investments.
Leadership
Experienced Leaders Driving Regional Growth
Our leadership team brings decades of experience across media, sports, entertainment, and investment sectors.
Board of members
Management
Our Values
Principles That Guide Everything We Do
Our Journey
Building a Regional Media Powerhouse
From foundation to today, a story of strategic growth and market leadership.
2018
Foundation
SMC Group Established
Founded in Riyadh with vision to build integrated media and entertainment ecosystem across the Middle East.
2019
Platform Acquisition
2019
Sports entry
AlAwwal Park Management
2021
Strategic Partnerships
SAFF Commercial Rights
Secured commercial partnership with Saudi Arabian Football Federation, solidifying position in regional sports.
2022
Sports entry
2025
International Expansion
UD Almería Acquisition
Acquired Spanish football club UD Almería, expanding international sports portfolio and commercial opportunities.
2026
Present Day
integrated ecosystem
Regional Roots, Global Reach
While headquartered in Riyadh, SMC operates across the Middle East and beyond, with offices in Dubai and Cairo, partnerships spanning Europe, and content reaching global audiences.Our geographic footprint reflects our ambition: to be the leading media and entertainment group in the Middle East while maintaining world- class standards and global partnerships.
Riyadh
Global Headquarters
Corporate headquarters, media operations, and capital division based in the heart of Saudi Arabia's transformation.
Dubai
Regional Hub
Commercial operations, talent management, and regional partnerships coordinated from Dubai Media City.
Cairo
Content Hub
Production facilities, content creation, and Arabic-language media operations serving the broader region.
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