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Heads of GGC countries pledge support for Doha 2016
The Heads of State of all the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries pledged their unanimous support for the Doha 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Bid at their summit in Doha this week.
Bahrain set to host Motor Sport Business Forum in 2008
The Motor Sport Business Forum is to expand with a new conference and exhibition in the Middle East.
Massey becomes Octagon Chief Executive (Marketing) for Europe and the Middle East
Octagon UK Managing Director Nick Massey has been appointed Chief Executive (Marketing) for Europe and the Middle East.
Italy and UAE to collaborate in sports sector
Companies from the Italian sport goods sector are to hold discussions with their UAE counterparts with a view to further possible collaboration in the sports sector.
IAAF future competition hosts agreed
The IAAF Council agreed a number of hosts for future events including Doha for the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships and Istanbul for the 2012 event.
Finchem welcomes Euro Tour cash boost
US PGA Tour CEO Tim Finchem says the European Tour's new £4.88m ($10m) Dubai World Championship will help end complaints that high prize money in America is harming golf.
European Tour’s richest event ever at $20 million
Golf’s European Tour is to stage the game’s richest ever tournament worth $20 million in Dubai in 2009.
Nestle MILO sponsors Man U Soccer School, Dubai
Nestle MILO has signed as the main sponsor of Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi signs up for FIA World Rally Championship
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, was named as Official Destination Partner of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), in a new sponsorship deal.
HRH Prince Feisal ready to roll out peace through sport to the world
Peace Through Sport, the global initiative founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein to help bring unity to the world’s divided communities, is ready to be “rolled out to the globe” after holding a successful 10-day pilot camp in Amman, Jordan.
QNOC sign sponsorship deal with QNB
The Qatar National Olympic Committee (QNOC) agreed a deal with Qatar National Bank (QNB), for the bank to sponsor the four major sport championships in the country - Football, Basketball, Handball, and Volleyball for the 2007-2008 season.
First Peace Through Sport camp opens
HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee opened the first Peace Through Sport Camp in Al Hussein Youth City, Amman, for leaders of youth from around the world to help them use sport to bridge the differences in their divided communities.
Dubai Sports City to host biannual cricket internationals
The Dubai Sports City plans to host a tournament for the 'A' teams of all Test-playing nations twice a year.
Dubai invests in sports club infrastructure
Dubai Municipality is undertaking three major projects worth $17.6 million to increase its sports infrastructure.
Archery World Cup invites host city bids
The International Archery Federation (FITA) will launch the bidding process for its 2010 and 2011 World Cup Final events on October 1.
UAE national Airline sponsors Chelsea
Etihad Airlines, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Chelsea Football Club to become its official airline partner, according to reports.
Samsung and EOC team up to combat youth obesity
The European Olympic Committees and Samsung launched “Get up & Go” - an anti-obesity campaign for European youth - at the CONI Olympic Park.
ESPN International promotes Lynne Frank to MD Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Lynne Frank, ESPN’s Managing Director for Europe has been promoted to senior vice president in ESPN International. Frank will continue to oversee ESPN’s expanded business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.