10 Facts About Dubai World Cup 2013

The world’s richest horse race will take place in Dubai on Saturday, March 30.

The Business Of Sports Sponsorship

Sponsoring events has become a key tool in company portfolios.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar Ready To Host Winter World Cup In 2022

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that any request to change the timing of the event from summer to cooler months would have to come from Qatar.

Leeds United Owner Says Seeks Investors, Not Buyer

The statement conflicts with comments made by its Bahrain-based parent Gulf Finance House.

Emirates Signs 5-Year Sponsorship Deal With Barcelona Open

As part of the deal, the airline will have promotional rights to branding and digital elements of the tennis tournament.

Dubai-Based GFH Capital In Talks To Sell Leeds United Soccer Club

GFH Capital purchased the club from majority shareholder Ken Bates at the end of last year.

Shared 2022 World Cup Is ‘Crazy’ – UAE Soccer Chief

UEFA president Platini has suggested Qatar shares the 2022 World Cup throughout the Middle East and moves it outside of Summer.

Yohan Blake To Run At Doha’s Diamond League Meeting

The world’s second fastest man will compete at the meeting on May 10 in Qatar – the first of 14 Diamond League fixtures.

Gulf Investors To Bid $2.3bn For Arsenal FC

Qatar and UAE-backed investors are expected to make what will be the largest ever bid for a football club.

Novak Djokovic Seals Dubai Tennis Title

This is the Serb’s fourth Dubai Championships win in five years.

Federer And Djokovic Power Through In Dubai

Federer dismissed Spain’s Marcel Granollers while Djokovic overcame a late stumble to beat another Spaniard Roberto Bautista.

Lionel Messi Named Global Brand Ambassador For Ooredoo

The soccer star will be supporting various programmes to increase life chances of young people in MENA and South-East Asia.

Tennis – Djokovic And Del Potro Go Through In Dubai

Novak Djokovic extends his unbeaten run to 14 matches.

Barca Extend Etisalat Sponsorship Deal To June 2017

The deal confirms Etisalat as FC Barcelona’s main sponsor in UAE, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo, Niger, Gabon and the Central African Republic.

Kvitova Wins Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

The Czech claimed her 10th tour victory with the win over Sara Errani on Saturday.

REVEALED: World’s Top 10 Richest Sports Stars

Gulf Business reveals the top 10 wealthiest names from the world of sport.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar To Spend $120bn In Seven Years For 2022 World Cup

The tiny Gulf state will spend $220 billion in total as part of its National Vision 2030.

Emirates Signs Five-Year Partnership With F1

Emirates boss Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum said the deal was worth “above $10 million”.

Infiniti Red Bull Racing Unveil RB9

The world champions use a new livery in recognition of its new title partner.

Exclusive Video: Omega Dubai Desert Classic Preview

Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield with interviews and analysis on the historic tournament.

Lewis Hamilton To Wear IWC In 2013

An unnamed source at SIHH confirms Hamilton will no longer endorse TAG Heuer.

Exclusive Video: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Underway

VIDEO: Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield reflects on a mouth-watering contest between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Frank Rijkaard Sacked As Saudi Arabia Coach

The national side has terminated the Dutchman’s contract after a disappointing Gulf Cup of Nations.

Nike Unveils McIlroy Sponsorship In Abu Dhabi

The golfing star has split from previous sponsor Jumeirah and joins Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods Excluded From Qatar Masters

Qatar Golf Association refuses to meet the former world number one’s $3 million fee.

Jumeirah Ends Relationship With Rory McIlroy

The world’s number one golfer parts ways with the Dubai hotel group as Nike beckons.

Tiger Woods To Begin Season In Abu Dhabi

The former world number one will compete for the $2.7 million prize at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 17.

Emirates Signs Five-Year Partnership With ATP

As part of the deal, Emirates will become the official airline of the ATP World Tour and the new title sponsor of the ATP Rankings.

Qatar To Pump 200m Euros A Year Into French Soccer Club, PSG

Qatari fund QSI bought French club Paris Saint-Germain in June 2011.

Qatar’s FIFA Bin Hammam Banned For Life

The former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has also handed in his resignation.