AIPS Asia and the Saudi Sports Media Federation (SSMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which both organisations will work together for the promotion and development of sports journalism across Asia, especially through capacity building for young sports journalists.
The MoU signing ceremony was held in a local hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MoU was signed by AIPS Asia President Hee Don Jung and Saudi Sports Media Federation President Jabr Mohammed Al Shaigi.AIPS President Gianni Merlo, AIPS Asia First Vice President Adel Al Zahrani and AIPS Asia Secretary General Amjad Aziz Malik were also present during the signing.

The Saudi Sports Media Federation President Jabr Muhammad Al-Shaigi said that Saudi Arabia has become the centre of international sports events and he is happy that SSMF will work together for the betterment of sports journalism all over Asia.Under the agreement, the Saudi Sports Media Federation will also hold the annual congress and executive committee meeting of AIPS Asia in Saudi Arabia.AIPS Asia President, Hee Don Jung, said that the agreement with SSMF is very important. He believes that in light of this agreement, the development of sports journalism and the capacity of young sports journalists across Asia will improve. He thanked the office bearers of the Saudi Sports Media Federation.