United Arab Emirates
EMIRATES WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN TAKES OFF
Emirates Airline recently launched its worldwide advertisement campaign to mark its Official Partner status of the 2006 World Cup.
SPORTBUSINESS INTERNATIONAL TO SPONSOR SOCCEREX
SportBusiness International, the market leader in providing competitive analysis and information to the sports industry, has signed a two-year deal as media partner to Soccerex.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
SPORTSBRAND PARTNERS DUBAI TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
Sportsbrand will produce the television coverage for the Men’s and Women’s Dubai Tennis Championship on behalf of Dubai Duty Free this year.
SEMMENCE LANDS SPORTSBRAND ROLE
Sportsbrand Media Group has appointed Mark Semmence as director of International Cricket and general manager of Middle Eastern Region.
SOCCEREX GET FAST WEB MEDIA SOLUTION
Fast Web Media has teamed up with Soccerex to become their online partner.
PAKISTAN SET TO HOST ASIA CUP
Pakistan will host their first Asia Cup one-day tournament next March, according to Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan.
SEVENS COVERAGE HITS NEW HIGH
The opening two rounds of the 2004/05 IRB Sevens tournament enjoyed unprecedented TV and radio coverage, claims the International Rugby Board (IRB).
ICC BOUND FOR DUBAI
The International Cricket Council has voted to move its headquarters from Lord's to Dubai.
2012 BID NEWS: LONDON HAMPERED BY GOVERNING BODIES
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.
ICC TO MOVE FROM LORD’S
World cricket's governing body is set to announce its departure from Lord's.
RUGBY STEPS UP OLYMPIC BID
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.
ARSENAL COULD SEEK FULL LISTING
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 DUCKS PLAYER PAYMENT ISSUE
FIFA, world soccer's governing body, says its is not responsible for reimbursing clubs whose players are on international duty.
IRB AND TWI LAUNCH SEVENS RADIO
The IRB is teaming up with TWI to launch a radio news service for the IRB Sevens 2004/05 season.
KENYAN REBELS TOLD TO PAY TAX
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.
JONES IN AUSTRALIAN A1 TEAM
Australian Alan Jones has become the second ex-Formula One world champion to link up with the new A1 Grand Prix series.
JONES IN AUSTRALIAN A1 TEAM
Australian Alan Jones has become the second ex-Formula One world champion to link up with the new A1 Grand Prix series.