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

Real Madrid beat Al Ain to win Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi

Al Ain became the second Arab team to win silver at the Club World Cup

UAE’s Al Ain upset River Plate to reach Club World Cup final

Al Ain will now face the winners of Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers, who play each other in the other semi-final on Wednesday

Noon.com signs sponsorship deal with Saudi football club Al Ittihad

Noon launched in Saudi last December

What to expect at the Dubai Rugby Sevens

The event takes place from November 29 to December 1

Dubai’s Emirates to end sponsorship of Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain

The sponsorship is understood to have become difficult for Emirates after the UAE and Qatar severed ties

UAE president orders free broadcasting of football matches

The measure is intended to increase support of local teams

WWE’s ‘Crown Jewel’ wrestling extravaganza to be held in Saudi

This is the second WWE event to be held in Saudi this year