Dubai Football: Kaliningrad Agrees to Develop Sports Projects with BRICS
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Source: КЛОПС – главный новостной сайт Калининграда | Original Published At: 2026-01-01 10:38:27 UTC
Key Points
- Kaliningrad signed a memorandum with the BRICS Football Alliance (BIFA+) to collaborate on sports, cultural, and business initiatives.
- The agreement was signed via video conference between Kaliningrad and Dubai during a global sports summit in the UAE.
- BIFA+ president Sheikh Salem Al-Mazeyni emphasized efforts to integrate Kaliningrad into BRICS sports projects following his 2025 visit to the region.
- Kaliningrad aims to attract investment from Gulf countries and become a hub for BRICS-related sports and economic activities.
- This marks the first such agreement between a Russian city and the BRICS Football Alliance.