Saudi's Al-Ittihad Club picks Dentsu Sports International, Merkle
Dentsu Sports International (DSI) and Merkle, dentsu's leading customer experience management company, have been appointed as digital transformation partners by Al-Ittihad Club, one of the most iconic and decorated clubs in Saudi Arabian football.
Following a victorious season in the Roshn Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad is embarking on a bold new chapter to bring the club closer to its fans through an ambitious overhaul of its digital and data infrastructure.
The 12-month project will see DSI and Merkle work alongside a consortium of best-in-class industry specialists to reimagine the club's CRM, website, mobile app and data platforms.
Tarek Daouk, CEO of dentsu MENA, said, 'We're incredibly proud to support one of Saudi Arabia's most historic homegrown clubs as they take bold steps to elevate their global presence.'
Daouk added, 'This partnership reflects our commitment to helping regional icons harness the power of data, creativity and technology to engage new generations of fans across borders.'\
This transformation aims to deliver a state-of-the-art, multi-sport, multi-language digital ecosystem designed to offer a seamless, connected and highly personalised experience for Al-Ittihad Club's global fanbase.
Kieran Morrison, Head of Digital & Membership at Al-Ittihad Club, said, 'Our vision is to build a digital ecosystem that reflects the scale of our ambition – global in reach, but deeply rooted in the passion of our fans. By partnering with DSI and Merkle, we are investing in the infrastructure and capabilities that will help us know our fans better, serve them more meaningfully, and build lasting loyalty in every market we touch.'
This strategic transformation will empower the club to engage with its fans more directly, understand their behaviours and preferences more deeply, and unlock new opportunities for content, commerce and loyalty across channels.
The project also intends to signal a new era of innovation and global ambition for Al-Ittihad Club, aligned with the Kingdom's broader goals of digital leadership and sporting excellence.
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