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 The post More big fights coming to UAE after Abu Dhabi Showdown Week – UFC president appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi 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 The post Saudi prince wins court battle to control football club Sheffield United...
View ArticleThe 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 The post The rise of sports tourism in the Middle East appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleWrestling group WWE inks deal for Saudi events
The partnership with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority runs through 2027 The post Wrestling group WWE inks deal for Saudi events appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi, UAE and Bahrain to attend Gulf Cup in Qatar
The three Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 The post Saudi, UAE and Bahrain to attend Gulf Cup in Qatar appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleInternational Esports Federation to expand into the Middle East
The regional Esports segment has seen strong growth in recent months The post International Esports Federation to expand into the Middle East appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleUAE’s Emirates celebrated 50 years of Dubai Rugby Sevens
The 50th edition of the Dubai Rugby Sevens took place from December 5-7 The post UAE’s Emirates celebrated 50 years of Dubai Rugby Sevens appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleUAE’s Sheikh Sultan appointed to the board of global esports body IESF
The International Esports Federation is also expanding into the Middle East The post UAE’s Sheikh Sultan appointed to the board of global esports body IESF appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleSaudi-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 The post Saudi-led investor group said to be in talks to buy Newcastle...
View ArticleOlympics have a $900m reserve fund for canceled games
The fund, established in 2001 with a $105m budget, grew to $422m by 2008 The post Olympics have a $900m reserve fund for canceled games appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleNo spectators allowed at this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix event
The race weekend will proceed ahead as a televised event The post No spectators allowed at this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix event appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai World Cup to be held without spectators at the venue
Fans will not miss out on the action altogether though as the event will be televised live The post Dubai World Cup to be held without spectators at the venue appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai World Cup 2020 is postponed to next year
On Thursday, the country’s federal sports authority suspended all sporting tournaments and competitions The post Dubai World Cup 2020 is postponed to next year appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleTokyo Olympics delayed a year as virus wipes out 2020 plans
The Olympic torch relay that was supposed to start later this week had already been called off The post Tokyo Olympics delayed a year as virus wipes out 2020 plans appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleUAE-linked esports governing body IESF signs agreement with Asian counterpart
There are believed to be close to 2.5 billion gamers worldwide The post UAE-linked esports governing body IESF signs agreement with Asian counterpart appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleDubai Sports Council and ASICS to organise ‘Marathon at Home’ on April 10
The top three finishers in the Men and Women category will receive an entry ticket to the Moscow Marathon The post Dubai Sports Council and ASICS to organise ‘Marathon at Home’ on April 10 appeared...
View ArticleUAE Football Association to cut salaries of players and coaches
Contracts which are expiring will be extended beyond June and transfer deals due to be completed this summer will be delayed until the next season begins The post UAE Football Association to cut...
View ArticleSaudi’s Gamers Without Borders championship becomes world’s largest charity...
The ongoing esports fundraiser has already donated $6.5m to various global charities fighting the Covid-19 pandemic The post Saudi’s Gamers Without Borders championship becomes world’s largest charity...
View ArticleSeven winners split Dhs1m in UAE’s Emirates Loto draw
The winning combination of numbers were 5, 11, 16, 20, 23 and 38. The post Seven winners split Dhs1m in UAE’s Emirates Loto draw appeared first on Gulf Business.
View ArticleAbu Dhabi resumes indoor sporting activities, gyms can operate for 24 hours
Showers, saunas, changing rooms and prayer rooms are not to be used The post Abu Dhabi resumes indoor sporting activities, gyms can operate for 24 hours appeared first on Gulf Business.
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