United Arab Emirates
World record worth $1m at Dubai Marathon
Organisers of the Dubai Marathon have announced a $1 million bonus is on offer to a runner who sets a new world record.
US court rejects UAE venue for America’s Cup
The two-year legal battle over the terms of the 33rd America's Cup sailing competition could be over, after defending champions Alinghi have accepted the latest court ruling on the venue for the event.
Globalisation the theme at 2010 SportAccord Convention
The geographical spread of sport's importance and impact will be the focus of the 2010 SportAccord Convention's conference session.
Dubai ruler continues spending on racehorses
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has not let the credit crisis gripping Dubai curb his spending on racehorses, after he spent $1.95 million on eight foals at the Tattersalls sales in Newmarket, England.
Dubai golf tournament slashes prize money
The organisers of the Dubai World Championship have cut prize money in their competitions by a quarter due to the economic downturn.
Alinghi names UAE as 2010 America’s Cup venue
Ras al-Khaimah, the United Arab Emirates port, has been named as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup starting on 8 February 2010.
UAE FA signs mineral water sponsorship
The UAE Football Association (UAE FA) has added Al Ain Mineral Water as its latest partner.
UAE takeover of Portsmouth confirmed
Portsmouth yesterday became the second Premier League club to be owned by investors from the United Arab Emirates after a takeover led by Sulaiman Al-Fahim was confirmed.
Middle East Dynasties And NBA team up for global peace initiative
Abu Dhabi will play host to the third Generations For Peace camp by bringing together leaders of youth from nine Asian and African countries troubled by conflict.
Aero GP announces first grand prix of 2009
Al Ain in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, has been chosen by the organisers of air racing series Aero GP to host the first Grand Prix of the 2009 Aero GP series.
MP & Silva wins UAE Football League marketing rights
MP & Silva signed a four-year deal to exclusively distribute the marketing rights to United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football League (UFL).
MP & Silva acquire ATP Qatar Open rights
MP & Silva (MPS) agreed a five-year deal for the Middle East’s premier men’s tennis tournament, the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, until 2013.
MPS opens office in Dubai
International sports media company, MP & Silva (MPS) is to expand its global presence by opening a new office in Dubai.
Al Jazeera acquires Gulf Cup rights
Arabic-language sports channel, Al Jazeera, agreed a $23.5 million (Dh 86,362,000) deal for the exclusive rights to broadcast the 19th Gulf Cup.
It’s football Jim….but not as we know it
Kevin Roberts reflects on a crazy few weeks in football and asks if football has changed so fundamentally that consideration for the traditions of the game are not even close to top of the agenda.
PCB signs up with Dubai Sports City
The Pakistan Cricket Board signed a three-year deal with Dubai Sports City to play a various series in Dubai.
Dubai Tennis Championship considers alternative venue
The Dubai Sports City is to hold talks with Dubai Duty Free, the organisers of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championship, over the possibility of hosting the next edition of the tournament.
MP & Silva appointed as Media Advisor of UAE Football League
MP & Silva (MPS) was appointed as the exclusive Media Advisor of the domestic market, and the exclusive international rights holder for the UAE Football League (UFL), the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE) newly created top-tier professional football league.