United Arab Emirates
AC Milan expands Middle East links with CFI agreement
AC Milan has built on its increased presence in the Middle East to sign up Dubai-based CFI Financial Group as a sponsor
Dubai joins hosting plan for World Rugby’s WXV
World Rugby has announced that Dubai will be the destination for one of the three legs of its new women’s competition concept, WXV.
BeIN set to lose second UAE carriage deal as Du drops channels
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports is poised to lose more carriage in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after telecoms operator Du informed its customers that the channels would be dropped from its television…
BeIN Sports channels leave UAE’s Etisalat, negotiations with Du continue
BeIN Sports subscription channels are no longer available on the platform of United Arab Emirates telco Etisalat by e& after the pair failed to reach an agreement over the carriage fee going forwards
BeIN Sports channels could leave Etisalat
United Arab Emirates telco Etisalat by e& has warned its customers that beIN Sports, and other channels provided by beIN Media Group, may disappear from its television offering on Thursday
ITV adds Dubai World Cup to horse racing stable
Commercial broadcaster ITV has acquired rights in the UK to this weekend’s Dubai World Cup horse race.
WTA unveils new Abu Dhabi event with IMG
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has established a Middle East swing on its 2023 calendar with the announcement that Abu Dhabi will host its first ongoing sanctioned tour event.
Dubai, Seychelles secure hosting rights to Beach Soccer World Cups
Fifa has announced that Dubai and the Seychelles will stage the 2023 and 2025 Beach Soccer World Cups, respectively, the first time it has simultaneously awarded hosting rights for two editions of the…
DP World agrees naming rights deal for International League T20
Dubai-based logistics group DP World has agreed a five-year title sponsorship deal with the UAE's new T20 cricket league, the International League T20
Dhawan branches out with launch of sports venture capital fund
India international cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has launched what is claimed to be the first venture capital fund backed by an Asian sportsperson
EaseMyTrip to sponsor inaugural World Tennis League
Indian online travel company EaseMyTrip has agreed a deal to sponsor the inaugural edition of the World Tennis League, which will take place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena this month.
IBA to debut new Pro Series in Abu Dhabi
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has unveiled plans to launch a new Pro Series in 2023, starting with an exhibition event at the forthcoming Global Boxing Forum in Abu Dhabi
Afghanistan Cricket Board seals long-term deal to call UAE ‘home’
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) have entered into a five-year mutual cooperation agreement that will see Afghanistan host its home fixtures in the United Arab Emirates…
Jumeirah to remain home of DP World Tour Championship
Jumeirah Golf Estates has agreed a 10-year contract extension that will see the DP World Tour’s season-ending tournament remain in Dubai, while the European golf organisation has strengthened its alliance w…
January launch date set for UAE’s International League T20
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has said the UAE’s new franchise-based Twenty20 competition, International League T20 (ILT20), will commence its inaugural season on January 13.
Emirates extends backing of DP World Tour Championship, Race to Dubai returns
Emirates has strengthened its commitment to the DP World Tour by extending its sponsorship deal with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, while the men’s golf tour has rekindled its Race to D…
Real Madrid returns to theme park plan with Dubai Parks and Resorts deal
Spanish LaLiga club Real Madrid has announced that it will open its first theme park experience in Dubai
European heavyweights to compete in Dubai Super Cup during Qatar 2022
English Premier League football clubs Arsenal and Liverpool, Italian Serie A team AC Milan and French Ligue 1 outfit Olympique Lyonnais will compete in a tournament in Dubai next month, while the 2022…