The fund, established in 2001 with a $105m budget, grew to $422m by 2008
The investor group has reportedly shown intent to purchase the soccer team, owned by British billionaire Mike Ashley, for $445m
The International Esports Federation is also expanding into the Middle East
The 50th edition of the Dubai Rugby Sevens took place from December 5-7
The regional Esports segment has seen strong growth in recent months
The three Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017
The partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority runs through 2027
A number of high-profile sporting events in the region could just be the beginning for a booming industry
The UK high court ordered the British co-owner of the club to sell his 50 per cent share to Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad
UFC 242 event also featuring professional women’s MMA fights in the UAE
The Saudi Cup, which will be run over nine furlongs on dirt on Feb. 29, will award the winner $10m
The Middle East already hosts two races, at Sakhir in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina
Kuwait was suspended back in October 2015 over a new sports law
Platini’s lawyer, William Bourdon, said his client was innocent of all charges
Prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption and bribery in the process of awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar
The finals of the UEFA Europa League will be shown live inflight on May 29 and the Champions League final on June 1
The Dubai-based billionaire has “agreed terms” for the English Premier League club, according to representatives
The sport’s world ruling body said the proposal to expand the tournament to 48 teams would not be feasible
Bert van Marwijk has been appointed to the role seven weeks after Italian Zaccheroni departed
The jumbo jet features a decal of the ICC men’s cricket world cup, which runs from May 30 to July 14 this year
The Asian Football Confederation said it will live-stream matches played by Saudi teams on Facebook and YouTube
Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi has announced his candidacy for the role of AFC president
City Football Group currently owns or has shares in seven clubs around the world, including New York City FC and Melbourne City
He was re-elected unanimously for an eighth term at the OCA general assembly
FIFA is expected to decide next month whether it will expand the World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams
As the regional fitness market continues to take strides, we look at some of the players disrupting the industry
The UAE will now play in the semi finals against Qatar
The FIFA president has suggested that Qatar’s neighbouring countries could host matches during the 2022 World Cup
The high profile cup final between Juventus and AC Milan will be played in Jeddah on January 16
The kingdom is seeking to make the Saudi Professional League one of the top 10 football leagues in the world