Qatar

Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC) is to be the official Boat Sponsor of the Qatar Entry in the Oryx Quest 2005, the first non-stop around-the-globe sailing race starting and finishing in the Middle East.
Business

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

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

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

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.

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.
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.
Business

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

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.
Events

A major new international motorsports venue in the Middle East has been officially opened.
Stadia

A major new sports academy has been unveiled in Qatar – designed to ensure it develops home grown talent in future years.
Events

A major new multi-million dollar round-the-world yacht race – spearheaded by sailor Tracy Edwards (pictured) – has taken a massive step forward after six teams were unveiled for next year’s inaugural event.
Business

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) and the Bermuda Squash Rackets Association (BSRA) are celebrating a record $350,000 agreement which will bring two flagship PSA Tour events to the tiny island.
Media

Organisers of Doha’s second Qatar Sports International exhibition have hailed the event a massive success.
Business

The Qatar Sports International exhibition in Doha has witnessed yet more millions change hands as the event drew to a close.
Business

The Qatar Sports International (QSi) exhibition in Doha has hosted the signing of a string of multi-million dollar deals for four major sports projects.
Media

A major new global motorsport series is to be launched next year – with nations rather than individuals battling it out for glory.