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President of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) and chairman of Generations For Peace, Prince Feisal Al Hussein, has been nominated to become a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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.

The MP & Silva sports media agency has agreed a deal to exclusively distribute in Italy, the Middle East and Oceania, and non-exclusively in Asia, UEFA’s documentary film about the experiences of the refereeing team at Euro 2008.

FIFA has warned that Iraq faces being kicked out of world football competitions after the country’s football association was disbanded by the Iraqi Olympic Committee.

Pan-Arabian broadcasters Arab Radio & Television (ART) and Al Jazeera have signed a preliminary agreement for ART’s six sports channels to become a part of Al Jazeera Sports, it has been reported.

The SportAccord International Convention has opened registration for the eighth edition of the event, taking place in Dubai from April 25-30, 2010.

Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates cannot host the America’s Cup race between American and Swiss crews, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled yesterday.

The inaugural Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2009 world championship, has sold-out according to event organisers Yas Marina Circuit.

The team bidding to take the World Cup to Qatar in 2022 has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Soccerex 09 convention.

Uefa announced yesterday that it awarded the Euro 2012 and 2016 media rights in the Middle East and North Africa to pan-regional pay-broadcaster Al Jazeera Sport, its long-term partner for national team competitions in the region.

The team bidding to take the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has launched a new website and brand design, and renewed calls for the first Middle Eastern World Cup.

Italian sportswear manufacturer Legea has agreed a deal to supply kit to the national football teams of Iran.

The organisers of the Dubai World Championship have cut prize money in their competitions by a quarter due to the economic downturn.

Qadbak Investments, a Swiss-based foundation representing unnamed Middle Eastern interests, has bought Formula One team BMW-Sauber.

SportAccord has announced its eighth annual convention will be held at the Atlantis resort in Dubai from April 25 to 30 2010.

The Australia-based V8 Supercar series has agreed a three-year race-hosting deal with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix venue Yas Marina.