Globant, a digitally native firm that reinvents organisations via creative technology solutions, has teamed with the Saudi Pro League (SPL) to install Sportian’s cutting-edge Competition Management Solution.
The new technology will govern future SPL seasons through a digital ecosystem.
The technology will use AI and data-analysis technologies to speed up previously manual activities while also detecting and correcting errors made by humans, dramatically lowering manual work and freeing up competition personnel to focus on innovation.
The Competition Management Suite allows for smooth digital enrolment of players, automatic registration of new signings, and real-time matchday activities such as line-up submissions, referee assignments, kit choices, and compliance processes.
The system was designed with security in mind, and it also protects sensitive data to ensure the competition’s integrity and the privacy of all participants.
Omar Mugharbel, Saudi Pro League CEO, said, “We aim to support the fast growth of our competition with technology innovations that can enhance the sporting spectacle and help clubs perform to their best. The platform provided by Globant Sportian will provide a huge boost to our efficiency and eliminate unnecessary complexity, allowing our teams to focus on what they do best: play and enjoy football.”
Federico Pienovi, CEO and CBO of New Markets at Globant, said, “We are proud to bring our global expertise in digital reinvention to the MENA region, where the transformation of the sports, media, and entertainment industry is happening at an unprecedented pace. Through Sportian – Globant´s Sports division – we are delivering a state-of-the-art solution that will redefine how football organisations operate, managing complex processes from calendar selection to legal compliance. This is more than digital transformation; it’s about helping visionary partners like the Saudi Pro League lead a new era of intelligent, connected, and data-driven sports.”
Globant Sportian provides comprehensive digital solutions to sports federations and leagues such as Formula 1, Williams Racing, and more. It provides specialist tools for managing complicated operations, including fixture scheduling, compliance, and operational intelligence.
Mamdouh Al Doubayan, Managing Director of MENA at Globant, said, “This milestone marks the beginning of Globant’s journey in bringing cutting-edge technology to Saudi Arabia’s thriving sports ecosystem. By digitising core competition workflows and leveraging AI, we’re enabling the Saudi Pro League to operate with greater speed, transparency and precision. This partnership highlights our commitment to building smart, scalable infrastructure aligned with Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s ambitions in the global sports arena.”
This partnership highlights Globant’s continuous development in the Middle East, as well as its rising reputation as a reliable technology partner for forward-thinking sports organisations throughout the world.