Controversy Over FIFA Comments On Qatar 2022 World Cup Timing

FIFA backtracks on comments made by secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would not be played in the summer.

Al Ain’s New Football Stadium Ready For January Launch

The Hazza bin Zayed stadium, which can accommodate 25,000 spectators, is expected to boost the emirate’s sports industry.

Big Data & Cloud Technology In Formula One

How important are the two buzzwords in today’s IT market to the most glamourous sport in the world? We asked Graeme Hackland, IT and IS director at the Lotus F1 Team.

Qatar Must Take Responsibility For Its Workers – Blatter

Blatter condemned Qatar’s working conditions in November, calling them ‘unacceptable’.

Dubai Has No Immediate Plans For An Olympic Bid – Official

But the UAE is prepared and capable of hosting the Olympics, says senior UAE National Olympic Committee member.

Qatar Told To Abolish Kafala System For Players Ahead Of 2022 World Cup

World players’ union FIFPro has said that Qatar must respect international standards for footballers’ contracts.

Blatter Backs Qatar, Says Criticism Is Unfair

The Fifa president has said Qatar’s labour rights situation is “unacceptable” amid a wave of negative headlines.

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Claims Double Dubai Win

The Swede pocketed the $1.33 million first prize and an additional $1 million from the tour’s bonus prize pool.

Qatar Unveils Dhow-Inspired Stadium Amid World Cup Controversy

As per the blueprint, the stadium will have shaded spectator stands cooled between 24 and 28C and a natural grass pitch cooled to 26C.

DP World Tour Championship: Stenson Aims To Hold Off Poulter

Henrik Stenson fired a five-under 67 in the third round of the $8-million championship on Saturday to retain a one-shot lead

DP World Tour Championship: McIlroy Struggles After Sizzling Start

The defending Dubai champion is seeking his first 2013 win.

DP World Tour Championship: Dubai’s $8m Prize

Rory McIlroy won last year’s Dubai event and believes he can mount a decent defence.

Leeds United Chairman Buys 5.7% Of Gulf Finance House

Salah Nooruddin will join GFH’s board of directors following the stake acquisition.

Fifa Rules Out Co-Hosting 2022 World Cup

Sepp Blatter also ruled out holding the Qatar tournament in January-February out of respect for the Winter Olympics.

Vettel Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Red Bull driver dominated from start to finish at the Yas Marina circuit, securing his 11th win of the season.

Al Ain Football Club Signs Nike Partnership Deal

The American sports wear giant will become the official kit supplier to the UAE side.

Fifa U-17 World Cup Kicks Off In The UAE

The host side takes on Honduras at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium on the first day.

How Business Powers Polo – And Vice Versa

In an exclusive on-the-field interview, Ron Wahid, CEO of RJI Capital, reveals how polo and business go hand-in-hand in the English countryside.

Qatari 2022 Allegations Response Weak – Trade Unions

Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported last week that dozens of Nepali workers had died on building sites.

Qatar World Cup 2022 “To Be Held In November”

Thomas Bach has claimed that he has received assurance from Sepp Blatter that the tournament will not clash with the Winter Olympics.

NBA Champion Kobe Bryant To Open Health Business In Dubai

The LA Lakers’ player has received a tax-free trade license from the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).

Spain’s La Liga Opens Dubai Office

The top Spanish league looks to strengthen its ties with the region as it seeks more Middle East sponsors.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar Says Ready To Host Summer 2022 World Cup

As football officials debate switching the 2022 World Cup to winter, Qatar asserts that it is equipped for a summer event.

Emirates NBD Signs 5-Year Partnership With Manchester United

The Dubai-based bank is launching co-branded credit, debit and prepaid cards targeting the football club’s fans in the UAE.

Fifa: No Compensation For Australia If Qatar 2022 Moved To Winter

The head of Australia’s football federation had earlier demanded that Fifa compensate the World Cup 2022 losing bidders.

Abu Dhabi Airport Partners With Al Ain Football Club

Under the agreement, the Abu Dhabi Airports logo will feature on Al Ain FC club kits.

World Cup 2022 Will Be A Winter Affair

Now Blatter’s admitted it was a mistake to award the rights to Qatar’s summer months, only a time-efficient loophole will prevent a winter tournament, writes Gulf Business reporter Neil Churchill

United Arab Bank Signs Three-Year FC Barcelona Deal

The bank will serve as the club’s official partner in the UAE and plans create a range of Barca-themed products for local fans.

Arab Triathlon Champion Roy Nasr Killed Cycling In Dubai

Lebanese national Nasr died on impact when a car struck him during his training.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.