Mashreq, Visa Launch 2014 FIFA World Cup Branded Cards

The branded credit and debit cards will introduce a new rewards programme for users.

Moving World Cup From Qatar Counter-Productive, Says Zwanziger

Qatar has been under fire for its treatment of migrant workers in the construction industry.

Dubai Ruler Cleared By Report Into Horse Racing Doping Scandal

A report by Lord Stevens, the former Metropolitan Police chief commissioner, cleared Sheikh Mohammed of any wrongdoing.

Abu Dhabi-Owned Manchester City To Break Even This Season – CEO

The club’s CEO Ferran Soriano also confirmed that they did not breach Financial Fair Play rules in the last two campaigns.

Gallacher Retains Dubai Desert Classic Title

Gallacher began the day two shots clear of world number six Rory McIlroy.

Tiger Woods Vows To Work On Putter After Muted Dubai Showing

The 14-times major winner birdied the last three holes for a one-under-par final round of 71 on the Majlis course.

McIlroy Retains Dubai Lead, Woods Toils

Scoring on Friday proved tougher for most players as Thursday’s lush greens dried out.

McIlroy Sizzling In Opening Round Of Dubai Desert Classic

The Northern Irishman sinked a quintet of birdies from the 12th to the 18th.

McIlroy Willing To Take Risks To Win $2.5m Prize At Dubai Desert Classic

Organisers of the tournament are offering a $2.5 million prize for a hole-in-one.

UK Offers Support To Qatar For 2022

Ambassador Nicholas Hopton dismissed criticism Qatar has faced in preparation for hosting the event.

Omega Dubai Ladies Masters Deemed A Success

The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters golfing tournament continues to raise Dubai’s sporting profile.

Gulf Finance House To Sell 75% In Leeds United, Retain 10% Stake

GFH, which bought the second-tier club in 2012, said it had agreed to sell the stake to a consortium of British investors.

Bahrain’s GFH Agrees Part Sale Of Leeds United Stake

GFH bought Leeds United in December 2012 through its Dubai-based subsidiary, GFH Capital.

Godolphin Door Permanently Shut For Tainted Trainer, Zarooni

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) banned Zarooni for eight years after finding him guilty of administering anabolic steroids.

Controversy Over FIFA Comments On Qatar 2022 World Cup Timing

FIFA backtracks on comments made by secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would not be played in the summer.

Al Ain’s New Football Stadium Ready For January Launch

The Hazza bin Zayed stadium, which can accommodate 25,000 spectators, is expected to boost the emirate’s sports industry.

Big Data & Cloud Technology In Formula One

How important are the two buzzwords in today’s IT market to the most glamourous sport in the world? We asked Graeme Hackland, IT and IS director at the Lotus F1 Team.

Qatar Must Take Responsibility For Its Workers – Blatter

Blatter condemned Qatar’s working conditions in November, calling them ‘unacceptable’.

Dubai Has No Immediate Plans For An Olympic Bid – Official

But the UAE is prepared and capable of hosting the Olympics, says senior UAE National Olympic Committee member.

Qatar Told To Abolish Kafala System For Players Ahead Of 2022 World Cup

World players’ union FIFPro has said that Qatar must respect international standards for footballers’ contracts.

Blatter Backs Qatar, Says Criticism Is Unfair

The Fifa president has said Qatar’s labour rights situation is “unacceptable” amid a wave of negative headlines.

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Claims Double Dubai Win

The Swede pocketed the $1.33 million first prize and an additional $1 million from the tour’s bonus prize pool.

Qatar Unveils Dhow-Inspired Stadium Amid World Cup Controversy

As per the blueprint, the stadium will have shaded spectator stands cooled between 24 and 28C and a natural grass pitch cooled to 26C.

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Aims To Hold Off Poulter

Henrik Stenson fired a five-under 67 in the third round of the $8-million championship on Saturday to retain a one-shot lead

DP World Tour Championship: McIlroy Struggles After Sizzling Start

The defending Dubai champion is seeking his first 2013 win.

DP World Tour Championship: Dubai’s $8m Prize

Rory McIlroy won last year’s Dubai event and believes he can mount a decent defence.

Leeds United Chairman Buys 5.7% Of Gulf Finance House

Salah Nooruddin will join GFH’s board of directors following the stake acquisition.

Fifa Rules Out Co-Hosting 2022 World Cup

Sepp Blatter also ruled out holding the Qatar tournament in January-February out of respect for the Winter Olympics.

Vettel Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Red Bull driver dominated from start to finish at the Yas Marina circuit, securing his 11th win of the season.

Al Ain Football Club Signs Nike Partnership Deal

The American sports wear giant will become the official kit supplier to the UAE side.