MENA

Rugby Sevens
Events

The Qatar Rugby Federation has expressed an interest in hosting a British & Irish Lions Test match in 2025 as part of plans to bring more major sports to the country following the Fifa World Cup
Events

More than 500 athletes from 25 countries competed at NEOM Beach Games across six weeks Sports included kitesurfing, triathlon, basketball, beach soccer and mountain biking
Football
Events

Fifa has announced that Dubai and the Seychelles will stage the 2023 and 2025 Beach Soccer World Cups, respectively, the first time it has simultaneously awarded hosting rights for two editions of the…
Golf
Industry Moves

Executive departs as breakaway series seeks to elevate its commercial presence
Football
Media

Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Media Group has detailed plans to stream live coverage of Sunday’s Fifa World Cup final on its official YouTube channel in the Middle East and North Africa.
Cricket
Sponsorship & Marketing

Dubai-based logistics group DP World has agreed a five-year title sponsorship deal with the UAE's new T20 cricket league, the International League T20
Cricket
Finance & Law

India international cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has launched what is claimed to be the first venture capital fund backed by an Asian sportsperson
Motorsport
Events

Qatar will host its first-ever FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) event in 2024, with the race expected to serve as the series’ season opener.
Football
Events

The Asian Football Confederation has awarded Qatar hosting rights for the knockout rounds of its Champions League club competition in the West region
Football
Media

LaLiga’s recently established joint venture with Dubai-based Galaxy Racer will provide a launchpad for future growth in a region that is home to a large number of young people.
Esports
Events

The International Esports Federation (IESF) has appointed Indian agency Big Bang Media Ventures to launch the Asia Open Esports Championship
Motorsport
Sponsorship & Marketing

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…
Tennis
Sponsorship & Marketing

Indian online travel company EaseMyTrip has agreed a deal to sponsor the inaugural edition of the World Tennis League, which will take place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena this month.
Football
Attendance

The number of visitors to Qatar for the Fifa World Cup is set to fall short of the organisers' initial expectations, according to a report by Reuters. While Qatar had predicted 1
Table Tennis
Events

Qatar's capital Doha has been appointed host of the World Table Tennis Championships Finals in 2025
Football
Events

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) is poised to secure hosting rights to the 2027 Asian Cup after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to drop its bid as part of a strategic focus…
Olympic Games
Events

Encouraging by its staging of the Fifa World Cup, officials in Qatar are aiming to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, according to media reports
Boxing
Events

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has unveiled plans to launch a new Pro Series in 2023, starting with an exhibition event at the forthcoming Global Boxing Forum in Abu Dhabi