RIYADH — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) signed a historic strategic agreement on Thursday to construct a state-of-the-art, international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah.
The pact was finalized during an official state visit to the Gulf Kingdom by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who signed the document alongside SACF Chief Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Mohammad Al Saud.
Building an ICC-Standard Footprint
The joint venture outlines a comprehensive framework where Pakistan will export its technical expertise and operational standards to aid Saudi Arabia’s emerging cricket landscape. The planned facility will strictly adhere to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations, equipping Jeddah to host major international fixtures and global cricket tournaments in the near future.
The infrastructure project aligns directly with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 program, which seeks to diversify the Saudi economy, promote sports, and establish the nation as a premier destination for global athletic events. Naqvi hailed the partnership as a historic milestone that will leave a lasting sporting legacy for the regional cricket community.
PCB signs historic MoU with Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation to build a world class international cricket stadium in Jeddah.
Pakistan🇵🇰 is exporting its cricketing excellence and building a lasting legacy in Saudi Arabia🇸🇦 powering Vision 2030 and taking the game to new frontiers. pic.twitter.com/eomHA3hU35— Hira Yasir (@HiraYasirr2002) July 2, 2026
Dual Focus: Security Cooperation Solidified
Parallel to the sporting agreement, Mohsin Naqvi—who also serves as Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister—held high-level bilateral talks with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, in Riyadh.
The ministers oversaw the signing of a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on deepening security cooperation, counter-terrorism technology sharing, and institutional communication lines between Islamabad and Riyadh.
As part of the security exchange, the Pakistani delegation toured the Unified Security Operations Center (911) in Riyadh to evaluate the Kingdom’s integrated emergency response networks and surveillance technologies.
