Middle East

Billionaire Toronto businessman Alex Shnaider is reportedly poised to buy a major stake in the Jordan Formula One team.

The International Cricket Council has voted to move its headquarters from Lord's to Dubai.

London’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Games could be hampered by the several influential sports governing bodies that have moved away from Britain.

A UK project to promote participation and grassroots development in Iraqi soccer has seen a number of coaches successfully complete a Football Association training course.

World cricket's governing body is set to announce its departure from Lord's.

The FIA plans more cost cutting proposals to stave off a possible financial crisis in F1.

Euroleague Basketball and CSKA Moscow, host of the 2005 Euroleague Final Four, are providing basketball fans worldwide with equal access to tickets for the Euroleague Final Four.

Qatar Airways has been named as the official airline of two major tennis tournaments taking place in the Middle East next year.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.