Bahrain
Mumtalakat takes on PIF’s McLaren stake
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, has strengthened its interest in British automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group by acquiring…
Five nations in contention to host 2024 Weightlifting World Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced that five bidders are in contention to host its 2024 World Championships, with the strong potential for the event to head to a new market
Gulf Air extends backing of F1’s Bahrain GP
Formula 1 has announced that Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, will continue as the title sponsor of the Kingdom’s grand prix following the renewal of a deal that has been running since the e…
WTCR enters Middle East with Bahrain, Saudi race deals
The World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) has today (Thursday) ended uncertainty over the remainder of its 2022 calendar by announcing that its first events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will conclude the campaign
Bahrain to continue as WEC venue until 2027
Bahrain will remain a long-term part of motor-racing’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) after agreeing a contract extension through to at least 2027.
AFC reverts to winter fixtures; rule changes and centralised venues announced
The Asian Football Confederation has announced the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, the premier club football competitions in Asia, will revert to an autumn-spring calendar from the 2023-24 season
Bahrain, Seychelles and UAE vie for Beach Soccer World Cup hosting rights
Fifa has announced it will choose between Bahrain, the Seychelles and the United Arab Emirates to host its 2023 Beach Soccer World Cup
Bahrain extends F1 hosting deal until 2036
Formula 1 has announced today (Friday) that the Bahrain Grand Prix will remain on the motor racing series’ calendar until 2036.
Castore makes second move in cycling with Team Bahrain Victorious
UK-based sportswear brand Castore has made its second move into professional road cycling in a long-term agreement with Team Bahrain Victorious, the UCI WorldTeam that competes in the Tour de France
Search on for additional sponsors and venue as triathlon record attempt launched
Four leading triathletes, including reigning Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee, are to take part in a historic attempt to beat the record times for men’s and women’s iron distance triathlon in an eve…
RMG boosts Bahrain International Trophy international broadcast exposure
Racecourse Media Group, the horse racing media and data rights holding company, has more than doubled the global exposure for the second running of the Bahrain International Trophy, the showpiece international…
F1 adds Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi to 2020 calendar
Formula 1 has announced the addition of four further races to the revised 2020 calendar, taking the total number to 17
Round-Up: Olympics ‘to go ahead amid pandemic’, Tencent pushes for games streaming merger, PKL teams ‘reject Star offer’, and more
Next year's Tokyo Olympics will take place even if the Covid-19 pandemic is still underway, said Toshiro Muto, chief executive of the Games' organising committee
Bahrain invests in Paris FC
Paris FC has announced that Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund has acquired a 20-per-cent stake in the French Ligue 2 football club and will become its main sponsor.
CSM takes marketing lead on new Bahrain and Prodrive Dakar Rally entry
London-based sports marketing agency CSM has been appointed to play a major role in a new joint venture between Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, …
RMG ensures distribution in over 60 countries for Bahrain’s International Trophy
Racecourse Media Group, the holding company responsible for media and data rights distribution to a host of UK racecourses, has reported a “hugely encouraging” uptake from broadcasters for the International Tro…
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE send teams to Qatar’s Gulf Cup despite blockade
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have all confirmed that they will compete in this month’s Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament in Qatar, despite their ongoing economic and political b…
Brave Combat Federation announces “most valuable trophy in sport”
Brave Combat Federation, a mixed-martial arts promoter in the Middle East, has announced details of a four-man tournament with a prize it claims is the most valuable trophy in world sport: a belt made…