MENA

Qatar is to host the men’s World Open Squash Championship for the second time in six years next month after a last-minute deal was struck.

A row over the brand of gloves used by German soccer goalkeeper Jens Lehmann could cost the Arsenal player his international place.
Events

Tim Howland is to be the new chief executive of World Snooker. He will take up his appointment on October 11.
Business

Recently formed Etihad Airlines has secured its first sponsorship deal as platinum sponsor of the 17th Gulf Cup to be held in Doha, Qatar in December.
Stadia

Dubai Sports City, the world's first integrated purpose-built sports city, is to host the first International Cricket Council (ICC) global cricket academy.
Business

A deadline of close of business today has been set for the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) to retain Silverstone on the Formula One calendar.
Events

The IRB has appointed Pro-Active Television as the new worldwide production and distribution partners for the IRB Sevens Series over the next two years, and for the 2005 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Hong Kong next March.
Business

FIFA has voiced mounting concerns over government interference in the affairs of football associations.
Business

HSBC has announced a multi-million dollar headline sponsorship of the Oryx Quest 2005 – a new ground breaking round-the-world sailing event.
Business

Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
Business

F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that Ford's decision to cease backing Cosworth could leave Jordan and Minardi facing an uncertain future.
Business

Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
Media

The English Football Association has teamed up with the UK government and the Iraqi Football Association to launch a project designed to develop grassroots football in Iraq.

A second bidder has entered the race to buy the Jordan Formula One team.

The Lebanese Rugby League is set to host the Mediterranean Cup next month, from October 2 to 9 in Tripoli, north Lebanon.
Events

The corporate punch of the IRB World Sevens tournament continues to grow, with TV figures for the 2003-2004 series surpassing previous records.
Events

Bell Pottinger Communications and TTA Group, part of Chime Communications PLC, have been appointed to manage a marketing and communications strategy for Dubai Sports City.

Eight nations will contest the ICC Trophy qualifying tournament in Malaysia next year in a bid to win a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.