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CHRISTMAS FOOTBALL FRENZY AS WORLD’S BIGGEST STARS GET SET FOR DUBAI INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CONFERENCE

News Desk 1 23/12/2024 0

The 19th edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by Dubai Sports Council, who are also supporting the annual Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, will see a flurry of current and former football stars descend on Atlantis, The Palm on Friday evening. A night of glitz and

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Udinese Calcio aims to kick off Middle East partnerships

Arnold Pinto 09/12/2024 0

From scouting to sustainability Udinese Calcio is a professional football club based in Udine, Italy. Established in 1896, the club plays in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football. Over the years, Udinese has built a solid reputation for producing talented players and consistently performing in Italy’s elite league. Middle East News 247 engaged […]

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CITY FOOTBALL SCHOOLS PLAYER PATHWAY SEES NEXT GENERATION IN UAE

News Desk 1 25/11/2024 0

City Football Schools’ heralded Talented Player Programme (TPP) has seen another six players enter the elite football environment of Abu Dhabi’s Al Jazira Football Club, further enhancing its reputation for preparing young footballers for the next steps of their career.   This week saw TPP Under-16 players – Elias, Feli, and Tafara swap the sky-blue of […]

Sport

Binghatti sponsors UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli Football Club

News Desk 2 07/10/2024 0

Starting from 2024-2025 season Binghatti, a leading Emirati real estate developer, has signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Shabab Al Ahli Football Club, one of the UAE’s premier professional football teams. The platinum partnership, commencing with the 2024-2025 season, will prominently feature Binghatti’s logo on the club’s team jerseys, marking the

Sport

Equiti teams up with Al Wahda Football Club

Dan Ngiam 30/08/2024 0

In major sponsorship deal Equiti, a global fintech group, has sponsored Al Wahda Football Club, one of Abu Dhabi’s premier football teams. The strategic partnership marks Equiti’s official entry into sports sponsorship, highlighting its dedication to supporting local talent and fostering community spirit in the United Arab Emirates. Equiti will serve as a sleeve

Corporate Sport

Concacaf and PIF to boost football across the Americas

Dan Ngiam 25/08/2024 0

Multi-year partnership signed The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund (PIF) have signed a strategic, multi-year partnership to enhance football development and increase the sport’s accessibility across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean region.

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HOMEGROWN MAESTROS FOOTBALL ACADEMY EXTENDS COACHING OFFERING

News Desk 1 12/08/2024

Aspiring footballers within the UAE now have the opportunity to develop their skills at a brand-new venue, with Abu Dhabi-based Maestros Football Academy opening its second location at 321 Sports Hudayriyat Island.  The venue, which boasts a sports field with both natural and artificial grass, ensures attendees will receive high quality coaching at a world […]

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All About The Best Sports Clubs In Dubai

News Desk 2 21/06/2024 0

From Football To Cricket Dubai, known for its skyscrapers, luxurious lifestyle, and business environment, is also known for its vibrant sports culture. The city offers a variety of sporting activities, from desert dune bashing to golf courses with stunning vistas. Dubai’s state-of-the-art sports facilities, including world-class stadiums, arenas, and training

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REDEFINE FOOTBALL VIEWING EXPERIENCE WITH THE ALL – NEW HISENSE 100” MINI LED TV

News Desk 2 04/06/2024

Hisense, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand and official partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, delivers the ultimate in viewing experiences with the Official Television of the UEFA EURO 2024 and Hisense BEYOND GLORY UEFA EURO 2024™ campaign with the Hisense 100” U7K Mini LED ULED 4K TV. Hisense continues to innovate in […]

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Catch the Action of Euros 2024 this Summer as Belgian Beer Café introduces the Ultimate Football Viewing Experience!

News Desk 2 28/05/2024

Get ready to catch the football fever as the excitement of the Euros 2024 tournament draws near at Belgian Beer Café, the ultimate destination for football fans to catch every thrilling moment of the beautiful game. Nestled in the heart of Dubai’s liveliest district, within the vibrant Grand Millennium Dubai, this renowned venue promises a […]

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Football fever returns to Qatar with the AFC Asian Cup and a host of festive events

News Desk 1 08/01/2024

Following the immensely successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2022TM tournament in Qatar, which was voted the best this century, Qatar is gearing up to welcome the world once more with the AFC Asian Cup 2023TM from January 12 – February 10, 2024. The AFC Asian Cup 2023TM demonstrates Qatar’s ongoing sporting legacy and […]

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“Samana Developers” Teams Up With “Al-Nasr Club” To Promote Football In UAE

News Desk 1 16/10/2023

Samana Developers and Al Nasr Sports Club team up to promote football and encourage young players. The agreement signing ceremony took place today at Al-Nasr Club headquarters, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Mansoor Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Nasr Investment Company, Mr. Hassan Ibrahim Al-Mousawi, Ms. Noura Al-Jasmi, […]

Sport Events

Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030

Arnold Pinto 09/10/2023 0

Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the centenary celebrations Three countries – Morocco, Portugal and Spain – will host the FIFA World Cup 2030 in what will also be the centenary year of the FIFA World Cup. The three countries’ collaboration follows extensive consultation with all FIFA-affiliated confederations. Given the importance of marking the

Sport Events

5 Emirates Club mega fans get to meet Andrés Iniesta in Ras Al Khaimah

News Desk 1 13/09/2023 0

Winners had won the Club’s Most Valuable Fan competition Five lucky Emirates Club fans got the chance to meet Spanish football superstar Andrés Iniesta, receive a signed shirt and watch him and the team train in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, after winning the Club’s Most Valuable Fan (MVF) competition. Rayan Mhanna, Masaru Tanaka, Lucy Murphy, […]

Sport GCC Saudi Arabia

Saudi sovereign wealth fund netting world-class football talent

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2023 0

Flush from its prior success in golf, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is now redirecting its focus to the world’s most beloved sport: football. Having made waves in the Premier League by acquiring Newcastle United two years ago, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund is intensifying its efforts to shine a spotlight on the domestic […]

Business GCC Qatar

TK Elevator outfitted Qatar’s Lusail Stadium to transport the world’s largest football crowds

Middle East News 247 10/07/2023

Doha, Qatar — As a global innovation leader in the elevator industry and trusted mobility supplier for the world’s most prestigious event facilities, TK Elevator was the sole supplier entrusted with outfitting Qatar’s landmark Lusail Stadium, which played host to the world’s most highly anticipated football event of the past four years. To ensure safety, […]

Business

DMS Joins Forces with Footballco, Pioneering Innovative Football Content Solutions in MENA

Middle East News 247 14/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Digital Media Services (DMS), the digital arm of Choueiri Group has been appointed as the Exclusive Media Representatives for global football content and media business, Footballco which is home to the two most popular digital football media brands in MENA, Kooora and GOAL. DMS, alongside Footballco’s Dubai-based commercial team, will […]

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Medcare Sharjah Interschool Football Championship

News Desk 2 14/03/2023

Sharjah – March 14, 2023: The Interschool Football Championship 2023, under the aegis of Medcare Hospital Sharjah and the UAE School Sports Association (UAESUSF), concluded in Sharjah with 288 students from 24 schools in the Emirate, displaying their best talent in an incredible sporting competition. The two-weekend long championship, staged at the Manthena American School

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The Saudi Minister Of Sports Hosts International Football Officials At Saudi House In Doha

News Editor 31/12/2022 0

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport, hosted a number of international football sports federations and Qatari officials at the Saudi House zone on Friday. The Saudi Football Federation established the area in the Doha Corniche in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, which was held in Qatar. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, the