Olympics have a $900m reserve fund for canceled games

The fund, established in 2001 with a $105m budget, grew to $422m by 2008

Saudi-led investor group said to be in talks to buy Newcastle United

The investor group has reportedly shown intent to purchase the soccer team, owned by British billionaire Mike Ashley, for $445m

UAE’s Sheikh Sultan appointed to the board of global esports body IESF

The International Esports Federation is also expanding into the Middle East

UAE’s Emirates celebrated 50 years of Dubai Rugby Sevens

The 50th edition of the Dubai Rugby Sevens took place from December 5-7

International Esports Federation to expand into the Middle East

The regional Esports segment has seen strong growth in recent months

Saudi, UAE and Bahrain to attend Gulf Cup in Qatar

The three Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017

Wrestling group WWE inks deal for Saudi events

The partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority runs through 2027

The rise of sports tourism in the Middle East

A number of high-profile sporting events in the region could just be the beginning for a booming industry

Saudi prince wins court battle to control football club Sheffield United

The UK high court ordered the British co-owner of the club to sell his 50 per cent share to Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad

More big fights coming to UAE after Abu Dhabi Showdown Week – UFC president

UFC 242 event also featuring professional women’s MMA fights in the UAE

Saudi Arabia to host world’s richest horse race in 2020

The Saudi Cup, which will be run over nine furlongs on dirt on Feb. 29, will award the winner $10m

Saudi could host Formula One race by 2021 – report

The Middle East already hosts two races, at Sakhir in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina

IOC lifts ban on Kuwait ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Kuwait was suspended back in October 2015 over a new sports law

Ex-UEFA head Platini released after being questioned over Qatar World Cup

Platini’s lawyer, William Bourdon, said his client was innocent of all charges

Former UEFA chief Platini questioned in Qatar World Cup probe

Prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption and bribery in the process of awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Emirates to screen football finals live on flights to and from England

The finals of the UEFA Europa League will be shown live inflight on May 29 and the Champions League final on June 1

UAE’s Sheikh Khaled “agrees terms” for Newcastle United football club

The Dubai-based billionaire has “agreed terms” for the English Premier League club, according to representatives

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

The sport’s world ruling body said the proposal to expand the tournament to 48 teams would not be feasible

UAE football team appoints new coach

Bert van Marwijk has been appointed to the role seven weeks after Italian Zaccheroni departed

Pics: Dubai’s Emirates reveals ICC cricket world cup themed A380 livery

The jumbo jet features a decal of the ICC men’s cricket world cup, which runs from May 30 to July 14 this year

Asian football body AFC cancels beIN Sports’ broadcast rights in Saudi

The Asian Football Confederation said it will live-stream matches played by Saudi teams on Facebook and YouTube

UAE sports chief Romaithi: Asian Football Confederation lacks independence

Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi has announced his candidacy for the role of AFC president

Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners consider buying club in India

City Football Group currently owns or has shares in seven clubs around the world, including New York City FC and Melbourne City

Kuwait’s Sheikh Ahmad re-elected Asia Olympic chief amid Swiss probe

He was re-elected unanimously for an eighth term at the OCA general assembly

UAE, Kuwait, Oman could co-host expanded Qatar 2022 World Cup if rift resolved

FIFA is expected to decide next month whether it will expand the World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams

Why the GCC’s fitness industry is working up a sweat

As the regional fitness market continues to take strides, we look at some of the players disrupting the industry

Asian Cup holders Australia knocked out by hosts UAE

The UAE will now play in the semi finals against Qatar

UAE open to co-hosting 2022 World Cup if Qatar rift resolved – sports chief

The FIFA president has suggested that Qatar’s neighbouring countries could host matches during the 2022 World Cup

Italy’s Serie A soccer league under fire for men-only seats in Saudi final

The high profile cup final between Juventus and AC Milan will be played in Jeddah on January 16

Saudi’s plan to privatise its football clubs could be delayed beyond 2020

The kingdom is seeking to make the Saudi Professional League one of the top 10 football leagues in the world