United Arab Emirates
ITTF serves up tournaments for Thailand and Dubai
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has allocated forthcoming editions of two of its leading events to Thailand and Dubai.
Dubai serves up four-year partnership for BWF World Superseries
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has agreed a deal to stage its season-ending World Superseries Finals in Dubai for the next four years.
IPL to open up in UAE
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 competition will open in the United Arab Emirates, with the prospect of further games being staged in Bangladesh.
Wasserman opens UAE office with eye on golf market
Sports agency Wasserman has opened a new office in Dubai, which will be headed up by sports marketing veteran David Collins and is set to focus on the business of golf in the UAE.
CAS set to establish Abu Dhabi base
Abu Dhabi is set to become one of the centres of the sports law world after a memorandum of understanding was signed to establish a new base for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
UAE has no immediate plans for Olympic bid – NOC official
The UAE National Olympic Committee has no immediate plans to bid for an Olympic Games, according to a senior official from the organisation.
European Tour extends Race to Dubai to 2017
The PGA (Professional Golfers' Association) European Tour has extended its Race to Dubai through to the 2017 season.
Emerging nations set for hosting masterclass
The Host Cities 2013 summit will provide an opportunity for ambitious nations hoping to host the world’s biggest events to learn from event industry leaders from around the world.
ITTF awards Dubai World Tour Grand Finals
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has awarded Dubai the hosting rights for the GAC Group 2013 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals.
Dubai proposes to host Giro stages
The United Arab Emirates Cycling Federation (UAECF) is proposing to host future stages of cycling’s Giro d’Italia in Dubai.
Spanish football league to open Dubai office
The Spanish Football League (LFP) has signalled its intention to tap into the Middle Eastern market by establishing its first regional office in Dubai.
UAE Rugby parts ways with CEO Bremner
The United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF) has parted ways with its chief executive Ian Bremner, following its national team finishing last at the Malaysia Sevens.
Sri Lanka rejects proposed day-night test series
The Sri Lankan cricket team has rejected a request from Pakistan to play first day and night test matches in their upcoming series to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
UAE open to hosting first day-night test series
The United Arab Emirates is open to hosting a day and night test series for the first time in cricket history later this year.
UAE launches new desert rally event
The Emirates Motor Sport Federation has launched a new UAE Desert Championship event to start this October.
Sponsorship Strategy: Emirates Airline
One of the highest profile sponsors in sport explains what its portfolio of high value football shirt sponsorships is designed to achieve.
Dubai named ITTF World Team Classic host
Dubai been named as the host of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)’s 2014 World Team Classic.
Coe backs Dubai’s Olympic ambitions
Sebastian Coe, the man who led the successful delivery of the 2012 London Olympic Games, has supported Dubai’s goal to host the Olympic Games.