• Ali Al Arif

    CEO | SPADREC Investment Group Dubái, United Arab Emirates
    Ali Al Arif

    Biography

    Ali Al Arif is CEO of SPADREC Investment Group, a Dubai platform in sport and wellness. He led its growth into an ecosystem centered on World Padel Academy (WPA), a global leader with 46+ courts and 30,000+ players. Ali also serves as Executive Director of Abdulla Al Arif Holding, managing portfolios in construction, real estate, and innovation. With a strategic vision, he excels at building scalable platforms and driving growth across multiple industries.

    Sessions

    10:30h
    Round Table | Innovation Arena

    Capital for Courts & Communities: Financing the Next Generation of Padel Clubs

    Alan Flatt
    Alan Flatt InvestTrek Capital Co-Founder Ponente
    Ali Al Arif
    Ali Al Arif SPADREC Investment Group CEO Ponente
    Hale Yildiz
    Hale Yildiz Lumia Partners Founder & CEO Ponente
    Siddharth Shankar
    Siddharth Shankar Komerz Ltd Global COO Ponente

    #Padel World Summit 2026

    2026-05-26 10:30 2026-05-26 11:20 Europe/Madrid Capital for Courts & Communities: Financing the Next Generation of Padel Clubs

    The global expansion of padel is driving strong demand for new clubs and high-quality venues. Building successful networks requires capital, clear strategy, and scalable models. In this panel, investors and operators discuss how funding is shaping the next generation of clubs worldwide, covering rollouts, real estate, partnerships, and international growth, as well as how opportunities are evaluated in this fast-growing sector.

    Innovation Stage
    Tue 26 10:30h - 11:20h Innovation Stage Open Acess
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