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Kuwait unveils US$50 million venue plans - 18th October 2011

Kuwait has become the latest Middle Eastern country to unveil plans for a state-of-the-art new sporting arena.

Kuwait FA joins MP & Silva fold - 4th March 2010

The MP & Silva agency has extended its deal to sell the international media rights for the Kuwait national football teams to cover qualification matches for 2012 and 2016 Olympics, the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 Asian Football Confederations (AFC) Cup.

IOC suspends Kuwait OC - 5th January 2010

Kuwait’s National Olympic Committee has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee because of political interference by Kuwait’s government.

PSA SECURES LUCRATIVE THREE-YEAR KUWAIT DEAL - 17th January 2007

The Professional Squash Association has confirmed a three-year agreement in Kuwait – the biggest in the history of the governing body.

AIRLINE BACKING FOR GRAND PRIX - 15th March 2006

Gulf Air has extended its title sponsorship of Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix until 2010, following a deal with Allsport Management.

SPORTEL ASIA REGISTRATION BOOST - 9th March 2005

With less than a week to go before SPORTELAsia 2005, all floor space has been sold and more than 250 companies from 41 countries worldwide have registered for the market.

GULF CUP GIVEN ICON TREATMENT - 8th February 2005

Icon Display, London-based specialists in sports event branding, provided the services of its newly-launched Icon Look division for the 17th Arabian Gulf Cup.

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINE IN SPONSORSHIP FIRST - 1st October 2004

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.

EMERGING NATIONS COMPETE FOR WORLD CUP SPOT - 26th August 2004

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.

IEC gets TV deal - 7th March 2004

IEC in Sports has signed a deal to distribute TV rights for FIFA World Cup qualifying games in Malaysia.