Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim reportedly submits fifth bid

The club finished third in the Premier League in the 2022/23 season and was defeated by Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup final

UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 approved by UAE cabinet Image Dubai Media Office Twitter

UAE cabinet approves National Sports Strategy 2031

The strategy will implement 17 initiatives in the coming years, including discovering new talented athletes in schools and updating sports education methodology and laws

ola Chudy on the joys of running Image supplied

Global Running Day 2023: Does your day include time for exercise?

Global Running Day is observed on June 7, and for many busy executives, making time for fitness needs to be top of the agenda – your professional performance depends on it

Karim Benzema at Ittihad Club

Karim Benzema, former Galactico descends on Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad signing

The Ballon d’Or winner was with Real Madrid for 14-years before agreeing to move to the Saudi Pro League club on an initial three-year contract

PIF merges LIV Golf and PGA Tour

Saudi-backed LIV Golf merges with PGA Tour and DP World Tour

The merged entity will implement a plan to grow the combined commercial businesses, drive greater fan engagement and accelerate growth initiatives

Saudi Arabia sports clubs’ privatisation plan

Saudi Arabia kicks off sports clubs privatisation project

The project seeks to raise Saudi Pro League’s commercial revenues from SAR450m in 2022 to over SAR1.8bn annually

F1 Team Stake

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake launches partnership with Aioka

As part of the new partnership, Aioka will enhance the team’s offer to guests, as well as to corporate groups and individuals

Rajasthan Royals

Saudi’s NEOM partners with India’s Rajasthan Royals for first ever cricket programme

The pilot programme aims to facilitate an active and healthy lifestyle within the growing workforce, forecast to reach 60,000 people by the end of the year

Golf Digest Middle East

Golf Digest Middle East’s Play & Stay returns – this time at the top venues on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Following the successful inaugural edition in Dubai, Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay — in association with Viya Golf — is back and it’s bigger and better

Dubai Marathon

Registrations now open for Dubai Marathon 2024

The marathon will return for its 23rd edition on January 7, 2024

Pole Position’s Ryan Trutch on how he is nurturing young talent

Pole Position’s Ryan Trutch on how he aims to drive the region’s young talent to the finishing line

The company is introducing Greenpower in the UAE to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

Saudi Arabia to host FIFA Club World Cup in 2023

The tournament will be held from December 12-22

How Dubai's AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Cover story: How Dubai’s AIX Investment Group is forging sports partnerships to propel growth

Establishing alliances beyond the traditional realm of finance are expected to yield promising returns for the advisory firm. And the returns may not be only monetary in nature

AFC Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia wins rights to host AFC Asian Cup 2027

Saudi Arabia has won the prestigious AFC Asian Cup championship on three occasions: 1984, 1988, and 1996

Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2023

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is back, and it’s all about sport, stars and sustainability

The star-studded tournament will be held from January 26-29 at the Emirates Golf Club

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled by Al Nassr FC, receives warm welcome from fans

Ronaldo has a two-and-a-half-year contract to play for the Saudi Pro League club

Pele dies at 82

Soccer legend Pele dies at 82

Pele, who was undergoing treatment for cancer since 2021, died at a hospital in Sao Paulo

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

Qatar hosts more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

All eight of Qatar’s stadiums were located within an hour’s journey time of central Doha

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions in thrilling final

Argentina crowned FIFA World Cup champions after thrilling final

Lionel Messi bagged the Golden Ball award, while France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot accolade

FIFA World Cup final: Argentina versus France – what you need to know

The final will take place on Sunday, December 18, at the Lusail stadium

Non-ticketed fans not allowed in World Cup stadium precincts

Non-ticketed fans not allowed to enter FIFA World Cup stadium precincts

The second semi-final will take place tonight, while the tournament’s final will be held on December 18

Argentina upsets Croatia, books slot in World Cup final

The FIFA World Cup final will be held on December 18

Adidas unveils official match ball for semi-finals, final of FIFA World Cup

The Al Hilm match ball was made using only water-based inks and glues

Morocco routs Portugal to advance into World Cup semis

Morocco continued its historic run at this year’s tournament, downing the European nation 1-0

World Cup fans on pace for record spending at tournament venues

Fans who were present to watch Saudi Arabia take on Mexico on November 30 spent the most overall

Morocco ousts Spain, books spot in World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco ousts Spain, books spot in World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco beat 2010 World Cup champions Spain 3-0 on penalties

Dubai fitness challenge 2022_photo courtesy WAM

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022 sees participation of over 2.2 million people

The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge will take place between October 28 and November 26 next year

Saudi Arabia launches three initiatives to boost climate action

Saudi Arabia weighs World Cup 2030 bid with Egypt, Greece

A Saudi bid to host the World Cup would add to the list of sporting events the world’s largest oil exporter is hosting

How the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation is promoting the nation as a sporting hub

Mohamed Salem Al Dhaheri, VP – UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, tells us why sport is key to country’s tourism sector and economy

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Attendance figures stand at 94% after first round of group stage

The highest match attendance of the tournament was the game at Lusail Stadium on November 24