United Arab Emirates

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has reinstated the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to full member status following its suspension relating to horse welfare issues and non-compliance with regulations within the endurance discipline.

Fina, the global governing body for aquatic sports, has revealed that Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will host the 2020 edition of its Short Course World Swimming Championships.

Australia and Germany have dropped out of contention for the International Aquatics Federation’s (Fina) World Championships and World Masters Championships in 2021 and 2023, but the United Arab Emirates has entered into the running for the two events.

A new Twenty20 cricket tournament has been unveiled in the United Arab Emirates which aims to provide a future pathway for legends of the sport following their retirement from the international game.

Advertising and public relations giant WPP is launching a new sports marketing agency through GroupM, its global media investment management company.

The United Arab Emirates is poised to make a bid to stage the 2021 Rugby League World Cup national team tournament, according to UAE Rugby League president Sol Mokdad.

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is to purchase a 10 per cent equity stake in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), according to Indian newspaper the Economic Times.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following an investigation by the global governing body into horse welfare issues and non-compliance with its regulations within the endurance discipline.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the hosting rights for the 2019 edition of its Asian Cup showpiece national team tournament to the United Arab Emirates.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has today (Thursday) removed the two remaining international endurance events scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates in March from its calendar amid concerns over horse welfare in the country.

Dubai is fast becoming a leading destination for professional cycling events. Kevin Roberts looks at why, and its aspirations for the Dubai Tour event.

 An exhibition which explores the shared development story of Dubai and its horseracing heritage, driven by the pioneering spirit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has opened to the public at Meydan Racecourse.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has announced that the 2015 and 2016 editions of it 3x3 World Tour Final will take place in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Mubadala Development Company, the investment vehicle of the government of Abu Dhabi, has secured control of Brazilian sports and entertainment agency IMX.

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has joined forces with the RCS Sport agency to announce the launch of a new four-day cycling race in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has barred Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates from retaking their places at the 2015 Men’s World Championship in Qatar.