MMA based online startups to surge in ME

Manama : Mixed Martial Arts based online startups witness growth at unprecedented pace in the Middle East. Having captured global attention by being the fastest growing sport in the world, the sport has also caused significant growth among online ventures focused on the sport. Bahrain based Brave Combat Federation itself has witness surge in its online platforms to a number of 186,170 in a year making it one of the leading online ventures that has brought global visibility to the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

The influence had spilled out to nearby nations including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Egypt. Currently the Kingdom of Bhrain owns the largest sports media property in the Middle East with Brave Combat Federation under the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa broadcasting across 84 nations catering to athletes from 32 nations. Currently Brave Combat Federation has shifted 75% of their ticket sales online due to the high international demand. The power of digital engagements viable in the sport made it possible for Bahrain to reach out to the world in a short span of time.

According to Zahi Ephrem, Founder of Arabs MMA, “It was a daring move considering that there was no previous market for the sport. However, through careful planning, persistence and patience, the Middle East witnessed the growth among online businesses supporting the sport. A major factor in the growth of Arabs MMA as one of the first platforms in the region is due to the initiatives of His Highness in Bahrain which transformed the sport and developed economic opportunities in the entire region. As a result of the ever-growing market of martial arts in GCC, local as well as international investors are showing interest.”

The Kingdom of Bahrain is set for its latest surge in economy as the nation is set to host 2017 Brave International Combat Week during November.