Category : Sports
PIF to take over Newcastle United in $407 million deal
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in the final stages of a takeover of Newcastle United in a $407 million deal. The PIF will provide 80 percent of the SR1.52 billion deal to takeover Newcastle United, according to media reports. The remaining 10 percent will go to the property......
Sheikh Mansour to chair Emirates Racing Authority board
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a decision to form the Board of Directors of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Sheikh Rashid......
IOC Vice President meets Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, received the Vice President of International Olympic Committee, Ng Ser Miang. During the meeting, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed and Miang discussed the achievements of the UAE National Olympic Committee and its role in......
Christian Eriksen collapses in Euro 2020 match with Finland
The European Championship game between Denmark and Finland was halted briefly on Saturday after Christian Eriksen required urgent medical attention on the field near the end of the first half. He was given treatment for about ten minutes after collapsing on the field itself before being carried off on a......
Hamilton adds another feather to his cap with Laureus Award
Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded the Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Award at the 22nd edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards. Hamilton received the honor during Thursday night’s virtual awards ceremony, which was presented from the Spanish city of Seville. This year’s ceremony was hosted......
Spartan World Championship to take place in Liwa desert
MENA Newswire: The Spartan World Championship will take place in the Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi’s western region, from December 2-5, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of UAE National Day, the championship, held for the first time outside the United States, features the Elite Spartan......
Garmin launches GPS devices to help golfers raise their game
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. announced new additions to its popular Approach series of GPS golf products – the Approach S42 smartwatch, the Approach S12 watch, and the Approach G12 GPS rangefinder – all with more than 42,000 preloaded courses so golfers can walk onto any tee......
Tiger Woods inks long-term exclusive deal with 2K
2K made a hole in one by announcing the Company has agreed to an exclusive, long-term partnership with Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in golf history. In addition, 2K announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held HB Studios Multimedia Ltd., developers......
Omniyat sponsors Shabab Al Ahli Club
Omniyat real estate group has become the newest sponsor and official luxury lifestyle partner to professional sports association, Shabab Al Ahli Club, following the signing of a partnership agreement where the ceremony took place in The Opus by Omniyat, under which Omniyat now sponsors various sports teams in the club, including......
LIFEAID renews partnership with CrossFit Games
LIFEAID Beverage Co, a leader in functional and nutrition-focused beverages, renewed its partnership with CrossFit ahead of the 2021 CrossFit Games season. The season officially begins with the start of the CrossFit Open on March 11, 2021. In the past 10 years, LIFEAID Beverage Co, creators of the recovery beverage......