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Manchester United scrap Middle East training camp due to security fears
Manchester United have cancelled plans to travel to the Middle East in February due to security concerns and political tensions in the region
Formula 1 in talks over Saudi race deal
Formula 1 is in talks over staging a grand prix in Saudi Arabia, with reports claiming that a deal worth £50m (€58.3m/$64.9m) per year is under discussion.
Iran’s only female Olympics medalist claims to have defected
Iranian taekwondo Olympic medallist Kimia Alizadeh has said she's permanently left her home country to live in Europe
Etihad lands naming rights to new Abu Dhabi arena
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has acquired naming rights to a new arena being developed in Abu Dhabi.
USMNT calls off Qatar training camp amid rising Middle East tensions
The United States Soccer Federation has called off a training camp for the US men's national team in Qatar this month "due to the developing situation in the region
Expanded 37-territory Florida Cup rights deal for beIN
The Qatar-based pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has renewed and expanded its rights deal for club football competition the Florida Cup
ICC investigates corruption at Qatar T10 league
The International Cricket Council is investigating betting-linked corruption at the Qatar T10 league, which took place this month in Doha
Saudi Arabia to host Ladies European Tour golf event
Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever women's golf tournament in March next year, under an agreement between the Ladies European Tour, Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation
Israel Cycling Academy adds title sponsor ahead of UCI World Tour debut
Israel Cycling Academy (ICA) has signed up not for-profit organisation Start-Up Nation Central as a title sponsor ahead of its debut season on the UCI World Tour in 2020
McIIroy joins Woods in skipping Saudi International tournament
World number two golfer Rory McIlroy has ruled out taking part in next month's European Tour event in Saudi Arabia, despite being offered a large appearance fee
World Snooker signs 10-year hosting deal with Saudi Arabia
World Snooker has announced a 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia's General Sports Authority for a lucrative new tournament to be hosted in the country from 2020
Club World Cup games moved from Qatar’s Education City Stadium
Fifa Club World Cup games planned to take place this month at Qatar's new Education City Stadium have been moved after the venue failed to get necessary safety certifications in time
Fight Sports launches SVOD service in Mena ahead of Joshua-Ruiz
Fight Sports, the CSI Sports-owned linear sports channel and digital service, has launched Fight Sports Max, a new subscription digital service, in the Middle East and North Africa ahead of its coverage…
Ooredoo revealed as third Club World Cup national supporter
Qatari telecommunications provider Ooredoo has been unveiled as the latest national supporter of the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, which kicks off in Doha this month
Tiger Woods turns down $3m Saudi Arabia appearance fee
US golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he turned down a $3m appearance fee to play at the controversial Saudi International tournament on the European Tour early next year
The Look Company becomes second Fifa Club World Cup National Supporter
Branding and signage firm The Look Company has signed as the second National Supporter of Fifa Club World Cup 2019 in Qatar
beIN secures exclusive rights to Qatar’s Fifa Club World Cup
Exclusive broadcast rights to the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Fifa Club World Cup have been acquired by beIN Media Group, the Qatar-based pay-TV broadcaster, across the Middle East and North Africa
Serie A chief says Supercoppa contract must be honoured after beIN rights threat
Luigi De Siervo, Italian Lega Serie A’s chief executive, has said a “multi-year agreement” for Italian Super Cup finals to be played in Saudi Arabia that pre-dated his arrival in the role is the key i…