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🥝 Events Lead - Middle East

National Basketball Association (NBA) | abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Work option: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Group & Position Summary

The NBA’s international offices support the league’s strategy to grow the game of basketball globally through the delivery of world-class events, commercial partnerships, media initiatives, and community engagement. Based in Abu Dhabi, this role is responsible for leading the design, planning, and execution of NBA events and operations primarily in the Middle East, in close partnership with global and regional NBA teams.

The successful candidate will operate within a highly matrixed organization, collaborating extensively with colleagues in Europe, New York, and other NBA offices to ensure alignment with global strategies, standards, and processes. Decision‑making and execution will require ongoing coordination, consultation, and shared accountability with cross‑functional and cross‑regional stakeholders.

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