Ons Jabeur

Ons Jabeur in Wimbledon 2023 finals: All you need to know about the Tunisian hoping to make history

Ons Jabeur is hoping to make history not just for herself as she fights to win her first ever Grand Slam but for the Arab world as well as Africa

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Dubai gyms to be star-rated announces Dubai Sports Council

The evaluation system for gyms and fitness centres in the emirate will be denoted through star-ratings

SRC Signs a 3-year sponsorship Deal With Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad image SRC

Saudi’s PIF-owned SRC signs 3-year sponsorship deal with Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad

The sponsorship is part of SRC’s support for the development of Saudi Arabia’s thriving sports sector and key objectives of Vision 2030’s ‘Quality of Life Program’ to promote sporting activity

Steven Gerrard has been named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerard signed by Saudi Pro League Club Al Ettifaq as manager

Ettifaq are two-time champions but finished seventh in the Saudi Pro League last season

Qatar looking to buy stake in Washington Wizards NBA team

Qatar looking to buy stake in NBA team Washington Wizards

The NBA had revised its ownership rules to allow for passive, non-controlling, minority investments in NBA teams by institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds

RSG x Al-Ahli Saudi FC deal Image Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global, Al-Ahli Saudi FC sign sponsorship deal

With this deal, Red Sea Global becomes the platinum sponsor of the football club’s first team

Sheikh Jassim bids for Manchester United

Has Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim won the bid for Manchester United?

Sheikh Jassim and British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe were the final bidders after the club was put up for sale in 2022

MUBADALA partners with SAILGP

Mubadala and SailGP sign three year global partnership

The two organisations said the partnership will focus on SailGP’s ambition of becoming the most sustainable sport in the world

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim reportedly submits fifth bid

The club finished third in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season and was defeated by Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup final

UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 approved by UAE cabinet Image Dubai Media Office Twitter

UAE cabinet approves National Sports Strategy 2031

The strategy will implement 17 initiatives in the coming years, including discovering new talented athletes in schools and updating sports education methodology and laws

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Global Running Day 2023: Does your day include time for exercise?

Global Running Day is observed on June 7, and for many busy executives, making time for fitness needs to be top of the agenda – your professional performance depends on it

Karim Benzema at Ittihad Club

Karim Benzema, former Galactico descends on Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad signing

The Ballon d’Or winner was with Real Madrid for 14-years before agreeing to move to the Saudi Pro League club on an initial three-year contract

PIF merges LIV Golf and PGA Tour

Saudi-backed LIV Golf merges with PGA Tour and DP World Tour

The merged entity will implement a plan to grow the combined commercial businesses, drive greater fan engagement and accelerate growth initiatives

Saudi Arabia sports clubs’ privatisation plan

Saudi Arabia kicks off sports clubs privatisation project

The project seeks to raise Saudi Pro League’s commercial revenues from SAR450m in 2022 to over SAR1.8bn annually

F1 Team Stake

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake launches partnership with Aioka

As part of the new partnership, Aioka will enhance the team’s offer to guests, as well as to corporate groups and individuals

Rajasthan Royals

Saudi’s NEOM partners with India’s Rajasthan Royals for first ever cricket programme

The pilot programme aims to facilitate an active and healthy lifestyle within the growing workforce, forecast to reach 60,000 people by the end of the year

Golf Digest Middle East

Golf Digest Middle East’s Play & Stay returns – this time at the top venues on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Following the successful inaugural edition in Dubai, Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay — in association with Viya Golf — is back and it’s bigger and better

Dubai Marathon

Registrations now open for Dubai Marathon 2024

The marathon will return for its 23rd edition on January 7, 2024

Pole Position’s Ryan Trutch on how he is nurturing young talent

Pole Position’s Ryan Trutch on how he aims to drive the region’s young talent to the finishing line

The company is introducing Greenpower in the UAE to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

The tournament will be held from December 12-22

How Dubai's AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Cover story: How Dubai’s AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Establishing alliances beyond the traditional realm of finance are expected to yield promising returns for the advisory firm. And the returns may not be only monetary in nature

AFC Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia wins rights to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabia has won the prestigious AFC Asian Cup championship on three occasions: 1984, 1988, and 1996

Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2023

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is back, and it’s all about sport, stars and sustainability

The star-studded tournament will be held from January 26-29 at the Emirates Golf Club

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled by Al Nassr FC, receives warm welcome from fans

Ronaldo has a two-and-a-half-year contract to play for the Saudi Pro League club

Pele dies at 82

Soccer legend Pele dies at 82

Pele, who was undergoing treatment for cancer since 2021, died at a hospital in Sao Paulo

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

All eight of Qatar’s stadiums were located within an hour’s journey time of central Doha

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions in thrilling final

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions after thrilling final

Lionel Messi bagged the Golden Ball award, while France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot accolade

FIFA World Cup final: Argentina versus France – what you need to know

The final will take place on Sunday, December 18, at the Lusail stadium

Non-ticketed fans not allowed in World Cup stadium precincts

Non-ticketed fans not allowed to enter FIFA World Cup stadium precincts

The second semi-final will take place tonight, while the tournament’s final will be held on December 18

Argentina upsets Croatia, books slot in World Cup final

The FIFA World Cup final will be held on December 18