UAE · Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Sports business news across the UAE and Gulf: Formula 1, sponsorships, investment, events and the business of sport.
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MVP’s December 24 Jake Paul–Cédric Doumbé bout involves Dubai Sports Council and DET, connecting a ticketed arena event to the emirate’s sports-tourism ambitions.
6 November 2026, 18:44 GST
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The FIA expects the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix to go ahead as planned, according to Sky Sports Golf. The update provides reassurance for event organisers and the wider tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors.
21 October 2026, 10:12 GST
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BC Partners Credit makes an initial investment in LIV Golf, as private capital moves deeper into team sports.
11 October 2026, 21:58 GST
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Julian Ward has returned to Liverpool as sporting director, according to ESPN FC. The appointment follows the departure of Richard Hughes and places Ward back in a senior recruitment role at the club.
28 September 2026, 10:20 GST
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BBC Sport reports that Manchester City’s recruitment department has used a database covering 650,000 players as part of its squad rebuild over the past 18 months. The approach highlights how the club’s data team feeds long-term planning and recruitment decisions.
25 September 2026, 10:20 GST
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Manchester United reported record revenue of £677.6m for the year ended 30 June 2026, even as it posted a net loss of £43 million for a seventh straight annual loss. The figures offer a fresh benchmark for investors tracking football club finances.
24 September 2026, 10:23 GST