Qatar

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has revealed that the 2004 Qatar Men's World Open Squash Championship will be held in the host country's capital, Doha, next month.

Qatar is to host the men’s World Open Squash Championship for the second time in six years next month after a last-minute deal was struck.

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.

HSBC has announced a multi-million dollar headline sponsorship of the Oryx Quest 2005 – a new ground breaking round-the-world sailing event.

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.

A major new international motorsports venue in the Middle East has been officially opened.

A major new sports academy has been unveiled in Qatar – designed to ensure it develops home grown talent in future years.

A major new multi-million dollar round-the-world yacht race – spearheaded by sailor Tracy Edwards (pictured) – has taken a massive step forward after six teams were unveiled for next year’s inaugural event.

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) and the Bermuda Squash Rackets Association (BSRA) are celebrating a record $350,000 agreement which will bring two flagship PSA Tour events to the tiny island.

Organisers of Doha’s second Qatar Sports International exhibition have hailed the event a massive success.

The Qatar Sports International exhibition in Doha has witnessed yet more millions change hands as the event drew to a close.

The Qatar Sports International (QSi) exhibition in Doha has hosted the signing of a string of multi-million dollar deals for four major sports projects.

A major new global motorsport series is to be launched next year – with nations rather than individuals battling it out for glory.

A major sport industry exhibition in Qatar is on course to smash previous records as the countdown begins to the event, which gets underway next weekend.

FIFA is to take steps to clampdown on players claiming dual nationalities to qualify for national team selection.

The French government’s Minister for Sport, Jean-Francois Lamour, has become the latest heavy hitter to speak at a major sports conference taking place in Qatar next month.