LaLiga SmartBank: 5 Saudi partners for UD Almería, recently acquired by Turki Al-Sheikh

Arabian Centres, a Saudi chain of shopping centres, has become a partner and main shirt sponsor of UD Almería (LaLiga SmartBank) for four seasons (2019-2023), announced the club on 07/09/2019. 

Arabian Centres has the status of major partner, the first level in the sponsorship hierarchy of the Andalusian club. The Saudi company will also benefit from visibility on signage at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos (15,000 capacity).

Four other Saudi companies are also becoming second-level partners of UD Almeria: the public energy company Alsharif Group, the perfume brand Abdul Samad al Qurashi (back shirt sponsor), the airline Saudia and the hotel chain PDR (sleeve sponsor).

The arrival of these five Saudi partners follows the acquisition of 96% of the club by Turki Al-Sheikh, president of the Saudi Arabian General Authority for Entertainment and aide to the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for an estimated €15m-25m on 02/08/2019.

• UD Almería Activity: Spanish professional football club Founded: 1989 Main partners:• Macron (equipment manufacturer) • Kudu (fast food) are…