Bahrain Can Veto Qatar F1 Race, Says Formula One Boss Ecclestone

ahrain became the first Middle East country to host a grand prix in 2004 and Abu Dhabi followed in 2009.

FIFA Committee To Be Asked To Vote On Publishing Garcia Report

So far, only a 42-page statement on the report has been published by FIFA ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert.

Emirates Extends AC Milan Sponsorship Deal For Five Years

The airline will continue to sponsor the club’s shirts until the 2019/2020 season.

Asia Will Feel Positive Impact Of Qatar 2022 – Official

Hassan Al Thawadi assured Asian Football Confederation members they too would also feel the positive affects of a first World Cup in the Middle East.

FIFA Scandal: New Allegations Against Russia, Qatar World Cup Bids

The UK’s Sunday Times newspaper revealed fresh corruption allegations detailing how votes were reportedly bought and sold.

2022 World Cup: New $1.6bn Hotel, Expo Centre Planned In Doha

The 1000-room Silver Pearl Hotel, designed by New York–based M. Castedo Architects, will be located offshore near Doha.

Motor Racing-Hamilton Savours His Greatest Day

Hamilton went into Sunday’s race 17 points clear of team mate Nico Rosberg but with the German on pole position and an unprecedented double points on offer.

Golf-Stenson Overcomes Nerves To Retain Dubai Title

Henrik Stenson’s win also put him second on Europe’s money list and he will earn a further $800,000 from a $5 million bonus pool shared among the European Tour’s top 15 players.

FIFA Ethics Chiefs Agree Next Step For 2018/2022 Report

FIFA’s ethics committee earlier announced that there were no grounds to reopen the bidding process which led to Russia and Qatar getting the tournaments.

Golf-Sublime McIlroy In Tie For Dubai Lead

McIlroy was playing for the first time since early October after taking a break to fight a still unresolved legal case with his former agents.

Abu Dhabi GP Agrees Multi-Year Contract Extension

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management did not say how long the deal was for but the previous one was not due to expire until 2016.

Soccer: Ex-Juventus Star Vucinic Proving A Goal Machine In Abu Dhabi

Vucinic has made 13 goals in eight league games to lift Al Jazira to second in the table.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Whistleblower Says ‘Living In Fear’

Phaedra Al-Majid, a former employee of the Qatar 2022 bid, accused the Gulf country of corruption.

Dubai Golf Championship: McIlroy Ready To Take Advantage Of Jaded Rivals

The 25-year-old Northern Irishman believes a six-week break from golf has put him in the ideal shape.

Doha Wins Bid To Host 2019 World Athletics Championships

Qatar beat former Barcelona and Eugene, in the United States, to win the bid

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Whistleblower Says FIFA Report Violated Confidentiality

Former Qatar bid employee Phaedra Almajid said the report violated public “assurances of confidentiality” from FIFA.

Gulf Cup: UAE Draw With Kuwait After First Half Thriller

Kuwait next play Oman while the UAE face Iraq in a repeat of last year’s final which they won 2-1 after extra time.

FIFA Ethics Chiefs To Meet On Thursday Over Report On Qatar 2022 World Cup

Hans-Joachim Eckert will meet investigator Michael Garcia to discuss their differences over the probe.

Picking Qatar To Host 2022 World Cup “Ludicrous Decision” – Ex-FA Head

David Bernstein said the Gulf state is a “totally unsuitable place” to hold a World Cup.

FIFA’s Ethics Judge Gives All-Clear To Qatar’s Bid

In a long-awaited report, the committee said that it found no grounds to reopen the bidding process for the soccer tournament.

Olympics- Give Middle East A Chance, Says Asian Olympic Chief

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, the president of the Olympic Council of Asia, said the World Cup could be a catalyst for positive change in the Middle East.

UAE’s Emirates Airline To End FIFA Sponsorship

Emirates was one of six main FIFA sponsors who collectively paid around $180 million last year.

Yas Marina Says 90% Of F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets Sold Out

The Yas Marina Circuit has allocated 60,000 seats for this year’s F1 race, taking place between November 20-23.

Dubai’s Godolphin Buys Majority Stake In Dewhurst Winner Belardo

Godolphin did not disclose the size of the share or its price.

Dubai’s Godolphin Mourns Loss Of 2012 St Leger Winner Encke

The five-year old horse died after sustaining a hind limb injury during a routine exercise.

Real Madrid And AC Milan To Play In Dubai On December 30

Football fans set to flock to Sevens Stadium to see two giants compete in Dubai Football Challenge

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Investigator Garcia Calls For FIFA To Make Report Public

Michael Garcia submitted his 350-page report to German judge Hans-Joachim Eckert earlier this month.

Qatar Rejects Suggestions That 2022 World Cup May Be Moved

FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger had said the event would be shifted away from Qatar because of extreme heat in the country.

FIFA 2022 World Cup: Qatar Confident Of Being Cleared In Ethics Committee Report

New York lawyer Michael Garcia delivered his report last week to FIFA’s Ethics adjudicatory chamber, who will decide on the consequences in about a month.

Saudi Arabia Selects All-Male Team For Asian Games In South Korea

Saudi officials said they would send female athletes to the next Olympics, but that they were not yet competitive enough for Asian Games.