Plans are underway to renovate Fahaheel Club Stadium in Kuwait by February 2025
Lifestyle Sport
RAKTDA
Ras Al Khaimah half marathon returns in February 2025, registration now open
The event will feature four races: the 21.1km half marathon, as well as 10km, 5km, and 2km runs
dubai marathon
Dubai Marathon, Guinness World Records partner for runners to break records
The collaboration will allow runners to attempt verified world records across various categories
Cristiano Ronaldo
Globe Soccer Dubai Awards 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, Neymar and more celebrated
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal triumph at Globe Soccer Dubai Awards 2024
Football Association
Argentinian Football Association opens Dubai office to strengthen Middle East presence
This development establishes a permanent presence for the AFA in the Middle East, underscoring the region’s importance to the association’s growth and outreach
cricket tournament
UAE to host blockbuster India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match
Dubai likely to host all India matches after Pakistan Cricket Board agrees to a hybrid model following India’s refusal to travel
Bahrain
Bapco Energies to sponsor Bahrain Championship on DP World Tour
Company hopes to showcase its pioneering environmental initiatives, including use of solar energy and batteries and hydrogen-powered buses
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is shaping future of global sport: Report
The market value of the sports industry is projected to grow from $8 billion to $22.4 billion by 2030, according to the report
dubai marathon
Dubai Marathon 2025 to return with world class athletes
Former World Champion Lelisa Desisa will be among an elite field for the 2025 Dubai Marathon
eSports
The gamechanger: Turki Alfawzan, CEO of Saudi Esports Federation, on what it takes to build a global gaming superpower
Inside Turki Alfawzan’s mission to make Saudi Arabia a global esports powerhouse
FIFA World Cup
Five Saudi cities to host FIFA World Cup 2034 matches across 48 teams
The tournament plan promises exceptional experiences for participants and audiences, providing them with the opportunity to explore a rich collection of cultural sites
football
French league rejects Mbappe’s $57mn PSG bonus claim
The conflict centres on a contentious agreement from Aug. 2023, when Mbappé was temporarily exiled from the first team for refusing to extend his contract
FIFA
Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup
FIFA World Cup
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Saudi Arabia plans to stage the first 48-team World Cup to be held in a single country and has proposed matches across 15 stadiums in 5 host cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and NEOM
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS at Emirates Dubai 7s 2024
Dubai 7s dedicated cricket zone saw exciting matches involving an impressive line-up of cricket ambassadors, including Indian international Dinesh Karthik and English players Tom Hartley and Georgia Elwis
FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034 gets record-backing
FIFA World Cup 2034 bid sees Saudi Arabia receive historic global support
business of sports
Saudi Arabia attracts 2.5m tourists to 80 international sports events in 4 years
Saudi sport sector boosts tourism with 2.5m visitors to 80 international sports events