Middle East
FIFA threatens to give Iraq the boot
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.
Al Jazeera agrees multi-billion ART deal for sport channels
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.
SportAccord 2010 registration opens
The SportAccord International Convention has opened registration for the eighth edition of the event, taking place in Dubai from April 25-30, 2010.
Judge rules UAE cannot host America’s Cup
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.
Inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sold out
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.
Qatar 2022 bid sponsors Soccerex 09
The team bidding to take the World Cup to Qatar in 2022 has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Soccerex 09 convention.
Al Jazeera Sport awarded rights for Euro 2012 and 2016
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.
Qatar 2022 World Cup bid launches new brand design
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 kitmaker to supply Iran’s national football teams
Italian sportswear manufacturer Legea has agreed a deal to supply kit to the national football teams of Iran.
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.
BMW sells F1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak
Qadbak Investments, a Swiss-based foundation representing unnamed Middle Eastern interests, has bought Formula One team BMW-Sauber.
Dubai to host SportAccord in 2010
SportAccord has announced its eighth annual convention will be held at the Atlantis resort in Dubai from April 25 to 30 2010.
V8 Supercar series to open 2010 season in Abu Dhabi
The Australia-based V8 Supercar series has agreed a three-year race-hosting deal with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix venue Yas Marina.
Al-Jazeera to launch sports news channel
Middle-Eastern television broadcaster Al-Jazeera is launching an Arabic-language sports news channel, with help from as yet unnamed UK partners.
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.