MENA

President of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) and chairman of Generations For Peace, Prince Feisal Al Hussein, has been nominated to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Business

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has not let the credit crisis gripping Dubai curb his spending on racehorses, after he spent $1.95 million on eight foals at the Tattersalls sales in Newmarket, England.
Media

The MP & Silva sports media agency has agreed a deal to exclusively distribute in Italy, the Middle East and Oceania, and non-exclusively in Asia, UEFA’s documentary film about the experiences of the refereeing team at Euro 2008.
Business

FIFA has warned that Iraq faces being kicked out of world football competitions after the country’s football association was disbanded by the Iraqi Olympic Committee.
Business

Pan-Arabian broadcasters Arab Radio & Television (ART) and Al Jazeera have signed a preliminary agreement for ART’s six sports channels to become a part of Al Jazeera Sports, it has been reported.
Events

The SportAccord International Convention has opened registration for the eighth edition of the event, taking place in Dubai from April 25-30, 2010.
Business

Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates cannot host the America’s Cup race between American and Swiss crews, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled yesterday.
Events

The inaugural Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2009 world championship, has sold-out according to event organisers Yas Marina Circuit.
Events

The team bidding to take the World Cup to Qatar in 2022 has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Soccerex 09 convention.
Media

Uefa announced yesterday that it awarded the Euro 2012 and 2016 media rights in the Middle East and North Africa to pan-regional pay-broadcaster Al Jazeera Sport, its long-term partner for national team competitions in the region.
Events

The team bidding to take the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has launched a new website and brand design, and renewed calls for the first Middle Eastern World Cup.
Business

Italian sportswear manufacturer Legea has agreed a deal to supply kit to the national football teams of Iran.
Business

The organisers of the Dubai World Championship have cut prize money in their competitions by a quarter due to the economic downturn.
Business

Qadbak Investments, a Swiss-based foundation representing unnamed Middle Eastern interests, has bought Formula One team BMW-Sauber.
Events

SportAccord has announced its eighth annual convention will be held at the Atlantis resort in Dubai from April 25 to 30 2010.
Events

The Australia-based V8 Supercar series has agreed a three-year race-hosting deal with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix venue Yas Marina.
Media

Middle-Eastern television broadcaster Al-Jazeera is launching an Arabic-language sports news channel, with help from as yet unnamed UK partners.
Business

Ras al-Khaimah, the United Arab Emirates port, has been named as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup starting on 8 February 2010.