The matches are slated to be held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
The consortium formally withdrew its interest because of the prolonged process and current challenges
A local tournament may be held in Dubai in December, the official announcement of which is expected on August 10
An 11-square-kilometre stretch of Yas Island has been blocked off from the public to create a safety bubble for all those involved with the ongoing UFC event
Showers, saunas, changing rooms and prayer rooms are not to be used
The winning combination of numbers were 5, 11, 16, 20, 23 and 38.
The ongoing esports fundraiser has already donated $6.5m to various global charities fighting the Covid-19 pandemic
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 top three finishers in the Men and Women category will receive an entry ticket to the Moscow Marathon
There are believed to be close to 2.5 billion gamers worldwide
The Olympic torch relay that was supposed to start later this week had already been called off
On Thursday, the country’s federal sports authority suspended all sporting tournaments and competitions
Fans will not miss out on the action altogether though as the event will be televised live
The race weekend will proceed ahead as a televised event
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