Organisers of the tournament are offering a $2.5 million prize for a hole-in-one.
Ambassador Nicholas Hopton dismissed criticism Qatar has faced in preparation for hosting the event.
The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters golfing tournament continues to raise Dubai’s sporting profile.
GFH, which bought the second-tier club in 2012, said it had agreed to sell the stake to a consortium of British investors.
GFH bought Leeds United in December 2012 through its Dubai-based subsidiary, GFH Capital.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) banned Zarooni for eight years after finding him guilty of administering anabolic steroids.
FIFA backtracks on comments made by secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would not be played in the summer.
The Hazza bin Zayed stadium, which can accommodate 25,000 spectators, is expected to boost the emirate’s sports industry.
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Blatter condemned Qatar’s working conditions in November, calling them ‘unacceptable’.
But the UAE is prepared and capable of hosting the Olympics, says senior UAE National Olympic Committee member.
World players’ union FIFPro has said that Qatar must respect international standards for footballers’ contracts.
The Fifa president has said Qatar’s labour rights situation is “unacceptable” amid a wave of negative headlines.
The Swede pocketed the $1.33 million first prize and an additional $1 million from the tour’s bonus prize pool.
As per the blueprint, the stadium will have shaded spectator stands cooled between 24 and 28C and a natural grass pitch cooled to 26C.
Henrik Stenson fired a five-under 67 in the third round of the $8-million championship on Saturday to retain a one-shot lead
The defending Dubai champion is seeking his first 2013 win.
Rory McIlroy won last year’s Dubai event and believes he can mount a decent defence.
Salah Nooruddin will join GFH’s board of directors following the stake acquisition.
Sepp Blatter also ruled out holding the Qatar tournament in January-February out of respect for the Winter Olympics.
The Red Bull driver dominated from start to finish at the Yas Marina circuit, securing his 11th win of the season.
The American sports wear giant will become the official kit supplier to the UAE side.
The host side takes on Honduras at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium on the first day.
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Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported last week that dozens of Nepali workers had died on building sites.
Thomas Bach has claimed that he has received assurance from Sepp Blatter that the tournament will not clash with the Winter Olympics.
The LA Lakers’ player has received a tax-free trade license from the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
The top Spanish league looks to strengthen its ties with the region as it seeks more Middle East sponsors.
As football officials debate switching the 2022 World Cup to winter, Qatar asserts that it is equipped for a summer event.
The Dubai-based bank is launching co-branded credit, debit and prepaid cards targeting the football club’s fans in the UAE.