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Voting underway for World Golf Awards
Voting for World Golf Awards has opened ahead of the seventh annual gala ceremony in Dubai. The red-carpet event will take place at Park Hyatt Dubai on the evening of Thursday, October 29th.
Messi greets UAE school children at Expo 2020
Ten school students from the UAE netted an opportunity of a lifetime earlier: a chance to meet one of the most celebrated athletes in history, Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi.
UAE Tour to set off from Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, sponsor of the White Jersey for the second consecutive year, is encouraging residents, their families and the general public to visit the Pointe on Sunday.
Mauritius to welcome prestigious polo tournament this summer
Mauritius is set to host a prestigious polo match later in the year following the signing of a new partnership. The news was announced at the annual Snow Polo World Cup, hosted each year in St. Moritz.
NFL Draft headed to Las Vegas this April
The draft, which runs from April 23rd-25th, comes to Las Vegas as the Raiders prepare to embark on their first season in the city and at Allegiant Stadium.
Ajax partners with Curaçao Tourist Board
The Curaçao Tourist Board will also be using various channels to promote the island as a tourist destination among the team’s millions of supporters.
British Airways partners with Team GB and ParalympicsGB for Tokyo 2020
British Airways has been appointed the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
Etihad to sponsor Mumbai City FC following Abu Dhabi acquisition
City Football Group, owned by the Abu Dhabi royal family and with interests in clubs around the world, including Manchester City, acquired the Indian club last week.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Sports tourism takes centre stage in Abu Dhabi
As Abu Dhabi prepares to host the final race of the 2019 F1 season, Breaking Travel News here takes a look at how sports tourism has grown to become a cornerstone of the hospitality offering in the capital of the United Arab Emirates
Qatar Airways signs Philippines Football League sponsorship deal
The partnership will see the Qatar Airways logo feature on all PFL club and officials’ shirts, and provide brand awareness through perimeter boards, stadium flags and LED screens.
Kempinski questions Liverpool FC decision to avoid Doha property
Kempinski has sought to allay fears over working conditions at a property in Qatar after Liverpool FC reportedly decided not to stay there ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup.
Excitement builds in Abu Dhabi ahead of World Golf Awards
Leading names from the golfing world are joining figureheads from the golf tourism industry at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi for the World Golf Awards