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Fashion United
23-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Fanatics enters Middle East, opens office in Qatar
US digital sports platform Fanatics has entered the Middle East, opening a new office in Doha, Qatar, which will serve as a 'hub for operations' in the region. The move comes on the back of the company signing a partnership with the State of Qatar in February, which included the country's sponsorship of Fanatics Fest. It builds on Fanatics' ongoing expansion into regions where it sees opportunities to partner with 'transformative global sports properties looking to grow their businesses'. Such efforts have been targeted towards Latin America, Italy and the UK over the past few years, the latter to soon house a Fanatics flagship store focused on trading cards. In a statement, Tucker Kain, chief strategy and growth officer at the company, said that as it expands its portfolio, it was 'crucial we identify emerging markets where there is a real opportunity to amplify the engagement and passion around sports and collecting'. 'We've researched and analysed the sports landscape across the Middle East for quite a while and are excited about what local Fanatics operations can bring to the region,' he added. Fanatics Fest, held between June 20 to 22 in New York City, doubled down on the company's commitment to live events while simultaneously serving as a means for Qatar to 'strengthen its alignment with the global sports community'. For the country's director of the government communications office, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Fanatics' wider partnership positions the country 'at the forefront of the digital sports development globally'.
Fashion Network
22-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Fanatics expands into the Middle East
Sports platform Fanatics is set to expand into the Middle East with the opening of a new regional office in Doha, Qatar. The new Qatar office will serve as a hub for Fanatics' activities in the region. 'As we expand our portfolio of businesses and brands, it is crucial that we identify emerging markets where there is a real opportunity to amplify the engagement and passion around sports and collecting,' said Tucker Kain, chief strategy and growth officer. 'We've researched and analysed the sports landscape across the Middle East for quite a while and are excited about what a local Fanatics operation can bring to the region.' The expansion follows a strategic partnership signed earlier this year between Fanatics and the State of Qatar, which also included a premier sponsorship of Fanatics Fest, taking place this weekend in New York City. At Fanatics Fest, Visit Qatar will debut an invite-only lounge experience, throughout the weekend. The exclusive space will bring together corporate partners, C-suite executives, athletes, and celebrities. "The establishment of Fanatics' regional hub in Qatar demonstrates the confidence global industry leaders have in Qatar's business environment and our strategic location,' added Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, director of the government communications office in Qatar. 'As Fanatics establishes its regional operations in Qatar, we gain a world-class partner, create opportunities for local talent development and knowledge transfer, and position Qatar at the forefront of the digital sports development globally. This partnership will showcase Qatar's dynamic sports landscape and foster deeper connections between our region and the global sports industry."
Fashion Network
22-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Fanatics expands into the Middle East
Sports platform Fanatics is set to expand into the Middle East with the opening of a new regional office in Doha, Qatar. The new Qatar office will serve as a hub for Fanatics' activities in the region. 'As we expand our portfolio of businesses and brands, it is crucial that we identify emerging markets where there is a real opportunity to amplify the engagement and passion around sports and collecting,' said Tucker Kain, chief strategy and growth officer. 'We've researched and analysed the sports landscape across the Middle East for quite a while and are excited about what a local Fanatics operation can bring to the region.' The expansion follows a strategic partnership signed earlier this year between Fanatics and the State of Qatar, which also included a premier sponsorship of Fanatics Fest, taking place this weekend in New York City. At Fanatics Fest, Visit Qatar will debut an invite-only lounge experience, throughout the weekend. The exclusive space will bring together corporate partners, C-suite executives, athletes, and celebrities. "The establishment of Fanatics' regional hub in Qatar demonstrates the confidence global industry leaders have in Qatar's business environment and our strategic location,' added Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, director of the government communications office in Qatar. 'As Fanatics establishes its regional operations in Qatar, we gain a world-class partner, create opportunities for local talent development and knowledge transfer, and position Qatar at the forefront of the digital sports development globally. This partnership will showcase Qatar's dynamic sports landscape and foster deeper connections between our region and the global sports industry."
ILoveQatar.net
21-06-2025
- Business
- ILoveQatar.net
Fanatics, a global digital sports platform to open office in Qatar
Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, announced plans to further its strategic global growth and will enter the Middle East via a new office and operation in the State of Qatar. The move signals Fanatics' commitment to expand into regions where it can partner with transformative global sports properties looking to grow their businesses and reach fans across many parts of the sports landscape – including fan gear, collectables and live events. The new office in Doha will host members across the Fanatics enterprise and be a hub for operations in the region. This initiative builds on a landmark partnership signed between Fanatics and the State of Qatar in February, including a premier Fanatics Fest sponsorship. The highly anticipated event takes place from June 20-22 in New York City and establishes a new pathway for Qatar to strengthen its alignment with the global sports community. Tucker Kain, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Fanatics, said: 'As we expand our portfolio of businesses and brands, it is crucial that we identify emerging markets where there is a real opportunity to amplify the engagement and passion around sports and collecting. We've researched and analysed the sports landscape across the Middle East for quite a while and are excited about what a local Fanatics operation can bring to the region.' Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office in Qatar, said: 'The establishment of Fanatics' regional hub in Qatar demonstrates the confidence global industry leaders have in Qatar's business environment and our strategic location. As Fanatics establishes its regional operations in Qatar, we gain a world-class partner, create opportunities for local talent development and knowledge transfer and position Qatar at the forefront of the digital sports development globally. This partnership will showcase Qatar's dynamic sports landscape and foster deeper connections between our region and the global sports industry.' Starting tomorrow at Fanatics Fest, Visit Qatar will curate an exclusive, invite-only lounge experience for corporate partners, C-suite executives, and select athletes and celebrities to network and connect throughout the weekend. About Fanatics Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximise the presence and reach of our hundreds of sports partners worldwide by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectables, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hard goods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners; over 5,000 athlete and celebrity relationships and over 250 exclusive athlete partnerships; and over 2,000 retail locations, including our Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are dedicated to continuously enhancing the fan experience and delivering exceptional service to sports fans globally. The Government Communications Office was established in 2015 to serve as the strategic communications arm of the State of Qatar. It coordinates communications activities across government and public-sector institutions, showcasing the country's vision, initiatives and achievements in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar Tribune
21-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Fanatics continues global development opening office in Qatar
DOHA: Fanatics, a leading global digital sports platform, has announced plans to further its strategic global growth and will enter the Middle East via a new office and operation in the State of Qatar. The move signals Fanatics' commitment to expand into regions where it can partner with transformative global sports properties looking to grow their businesses and reach fans across many parts of the sports landscape – including fan gear, collectibles and live events. The new office, located in Doha, will host members across the Fanatics enterprise and be a hub for operations in the region. This initiative builds on a landmark partnership signed between Fanatics and the State of Qatar in February, which included a premier sponsorship of Fanatics Fest. The highly anticipated event takes place from June 20-22 in New York City and establishes a new pathway for Qatar to strengthen its alignment with the global sports community. Tucker Kain, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Fanatics, said: 'As we expand our portfolio of businesses and brands, it is crucial that we identify emerging markets where there is a real opportunity to amplify the engagement and passion around sports and collecting. We've researched and analysed the sports landscape across the Middle East for quite a while and are excited about what a local Fanatics operation can bring to the region.' Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office in Qatar, said: 'The establishment of Fanatics' regional hub in Qatar demonstrates the confidence global industry leaders have in Qatar's business environment and our strategic location. As Fanatics establishes its regional operations in Qatar, we gain a world-class partner, create opportunities for local talent development and knowledge transfer and position Qatar at the forefront of the digital sports development globally. This partnership will showcase Qatar's dynamic sports landscape and foster deeper connections between our region and the global sports industry.' Starting on Friday at Fanatics Fest, Visit Qatar will curate an exclusive, invite-only lounge experience for corporate partners, C-suite executives, and select athletes and celebrities to network and connect throughout the weekend.
