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Sponsorship & Marketing

Dolphin Energy Limited, the UAE-based energy company, has signed up as a main sponsor for the four-sport Arabian Gulf Cup.
Business

The International Rugby Board (IRB) delivered its final detailed submission to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week in a bid to have sevens rugby included at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Business

Formula One's governing body confirmed on Wednesday that 10 teams, the same number as this year, had entered the 2005 world championship.
Media

Vice-chairman of Premier League champions Arsenal, David Dein, said the club may consider seeking a full listing for its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
Business

FIFA, world soccer's governing body, says its is not responsible for reimbursing clubs whose players are on international duty.
Events

The IRB is teaming up with TWI to launch a radio news service for the IRB Sevens 2004/05 season.

Italy's Imola circuit will host grands prix for at least another five years, local officials said after meeting Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

The Kenyan Cricket Association (KCA) has ruled out a "serious dispute" with rebel players who are demanding full payment of prize money from the 2003 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy before agreeing a new deal.
Events

The MotoGP World Championship recorded record onsite crowds again in 2004.

Australian Alan Jones has become the second ex-Formula One world champion to link up with the new A1 Grand Prix series.

Australian Alan Jones has become the second ex-Formula One world champion to link up with the new A1 Grand Prix series.
Business

Mexico has been awarded a Formula One Grand Prix after a 12-year hiatus, it was announced by Mexican authorities.
Business

Qatar-based sports marketing organisation, Qatar Sports International (QSi), has signed ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. (EMQI) as a Gold Event Partner of the 17th Gulf Cup being held in Doha.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Sportswear giant Nike has been hit with a Taiwan $1m fine after a highly-publicised public appearance by NBA legend Michael Jordan lasted just 90 seconds.

Barely a week after the Midland Group announced its intention to join Formula One, a Dubai-based venture has revealed plans to enter a team for the 2006 season.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has revealed that the 2004 Qatar Men's World Open Squash Championship will be held in the host country's capital, Doha, next month.

The ICC Executive Board will meet in Pakistan this weekend with the expectation it will confirm the future location of its headquarters.
Business

It will surprise no-one, but American football has once again been crowned the US’ favourite sport according to the latest poll.