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Ian Poulter - Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
British golfer Ian Poulter is back in Abu Dhabi determined to pick up from where he left off last year - victory in the Dunlop Phoenix event in Japan. AME info spoke to Ian as he arrived back in Abu Dhabi for his second competitive visit, following a top 10 finish in the debut competition.
Peter German, Tournament Director, Golf
With heavy rain and golfers flying in expecting sunny days it is challenging times for Peter German, Tournament Director of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. You can also watch the interview in the 'Latest Videos' section.
Previewing the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
D J Flanders, General Manager of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, talks about the logistics involved in hosting 3rd Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, the big names competing and what this a European PGA Tour event means to tourism. You can watch the video version in the Latest Video section.
Dubai Ladies Masters for Sorenstam
Defending champion of the Dubai Ladies Masters, Annika Sorenstam, retains her crown in a nail biting finish, reports Phil Blizzard from the Emirates Golf Club. You can also watch the report as an AME Info video.
Monty wins World Cup for Scotland
Scotland may have not made it through to soccer's Euro 2008 but at least they have won the World Cup. Nick Dye our man at Mission Hills in China, sends this this report, along with comments from winning golfers Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren.
Victory World Champion to Meydan Chairman
Saeed Al Tayer, former World Champion, Class1, offshore powerboat racing is now chairman of Dubai's iconic horse racing facility Meydan. He talks to AME Info about Meydan being the worlds finest and expresses his passion for the two sports.
Victory for Dubai's 'Boys in Blue'
With a 1-2 on the podium of the Greek Grand Prix, first round of the WPPA Class 1 World Championships, the Victory Team are in bouyant form as we discovered during a visit to the Dubai HQ's. Phil Blizzard spoke with Jean Marc Sanchez and Ahmed al Suwadi about their preparations for the new season.
Corporate Masters Golf
With the chance of win a tickets to the Masters Cup Final in Portugal AME Info challenged regional entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi and look towards the Corporates as we tee off with Jamie Cunningham, MD, Professional Sports Int and AME Info's Jamie Atherton.
Federer regains Dubai ATP title
The world's number 1 tennis player, Roger Federer regained his Dubai title with a thrilling two set, 6-4,6-3, victory over Russian Mikhail Youzney. In this feature we go courtside at the Dubai Tennis Stadium with Phil Blizzard who spoke with the somewhat delighted champion.
Federer on Top of the World
Roger Federer was looking down on 'The World' when it was announced he had broken American legend Jimmy Conner's long standing record for the most consecutive weeks as the world's No1 player. Phil Blizzard talks to Roger about the achievement and his 'flight'.
Martina Hingis and Justine Henin talk
In a special roundtable session organised by the WTA at the Dubai Tennis Championships Phil Blizzard was able to serve questions to tennis stars Martina Hingis, the tournament no 4 seed, and defending champion Justine Henin.
Dubai Duty Free Draws the Women
The draw for the 2007 Dubai Duty Free Women's Open is boosted with world no 3 Amelie Mauresmo accepting a last minute wild card entry. We talk with tournamnet referee Alan Mills about the draw and also the tournament director Salah Tahlak.
Maktoum Sailing Trophy - Dubai
We leave our land legs behind and join skipper Christophe Venk on board the 34ft racing yacht 'Lazy Boy' as he and his crew prepare for the third running of the Maktoum Sailing Trophy, which consists of a series of 10 races over 5 days.
Dubai ready to serve an ace
A look behind the scenes of one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on both the WTA and ATP tour. In this preview we speak with Salah Tahlek, Director, Dubai Tennis Championships, along with Clark Francis, Tennis Academy director and in the umpire's seat is Phil Blizzard.
Swede claims Dubai Desert Classic title
Dubai based Henrik Stenson won the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic after a thrilling battle with Ernie Els. In this report we hear from Tiger Woods about his poor putting, three times winner Els and a delighted Stenson.
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