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Cricket passion grows
With interest in cricket boosted by England's performance in the recent Ashes series, the ICC has high hopes for its new Global Cricket Academy at Dubai Sports City. Malcolm Speed, Chief Executive, ICC, believes revived interest in the game will also lead to greater sponsorship support.
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Olympic plans for Dubailand
The ambitious Dubailand project, set to open in 2008, is intended to become one of the world's top ten holiday destinations. Arif Mubarak, Business Development Manager says that plans include one day hosting the Olympics - and with Dubailand's climate controlled eco-domes, even the winter games might be possible.
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Sport heroes excellence centre
Dubai-based Jebel Ali International Hotels is developing a centre of sporting excellence in assocation with UK-based My Sports, spearheaded by former international footballers to Viv Anderson and Tony Woodcock, and rugby player Jason Leonard. Viv Anderson explains why they chose the Middle East.
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Full steam ahead
Introducing a new sport to Qatar - ocean racing - has been far from smooth sailing, with many "interesting situations" along the way. Tracy Edwards, CEO, Quest International, says organising the Oryx Quest 2005, the world's richest sailing race with a prize of US$1 million, was a difficult but ultimately successful challenge.
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Bull charging across the ocean
Renowned sailor Tony Bullimore is skippering one of the four multi-hulled vessels competing in the world's richest sailing race, the Oryx Quest 2005. Speaking in Qatar just before setting sail, Bullimore reveals the skills needed for a chance of winning the million-dollar prize.
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Exclusive network of luxury
The global luxury goods sector is worth USD80 billion and is growing steadily year on year. The World Luxury Council aims to help luxury brands market themselves worldwide. Chairman Geoffrey Chamberlain explains how companies will be selected for membership to the exclusive body.
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Royal seal of approval
Britain's Prince Michael of Kent visited Dubai to inaugurate the first international office of the World Luxury Council. Prince Michael is on the advisory board of the British Luxury Council, parent body of the WLC.
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Green golfing with Greg
Dubai developer Nakheel is planning to build six new golf courses in the emirate, in association with golfer Greg Norman. Speaking in Dubai, Norman described his vision for environmentally-sound golf course development in one of the world's driest climates.
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Bullimore sets sail for Qatar
World-renowned yachtsman Tony Bullimore will skipper one of the crews in the multi-million dollar Oryx Quest 2005. The multi-million dollar race, which starts and ends in Doha, is being backed by HSBC and the government of Qatar. Bullimore spoke to AME Info Broadcast about the challenge posed by regional waters, and the importance of corporate support for ocean yachting.
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Watching the trends
The Middle East watch and jewellery sector continues to grow. Swatch Group recently hosted a watch event in Dubai with nearly 200 Swatch retailers, hoping to boost sales further. Pierre-Yves Thonney, VP Sales, Swatch, explains the company's strategy for marketing the Swatch brand to the regional youth market.
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LG fighting fit for Taekwondo
Korean company LG Electronics is sponsoring the first Emirates International Taekwondo Championship. Taekwondo is Korea's national sport, and Korea's national team as well as the Korean University team will take part. In total, 24 teams from 18 counties will participate in the event, held at Al Wasl Sports Club from 19-22 July.
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Going for Golf
Troon Golf has big plans for golf in the Gulf. The company currently manages Dubai's Montgomerie golf course, and is involved in new projects at Dubailand as well as in Kuwait and Qatar. Dana Garmany, Chairman & CEO of Troon Golf, predicts a big expansion in golf in the Middle East, both as a lifestyle activity as well as a potential profit centre.
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Driving for a million dollars
Golf lovers in the UAE can enjoy watching some of the sport's biggest names compete at the Dubai Desert Classic 2004. The tournament opens with the sixth annual Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa Challenge Match, with sponsors Nakheel offering one million dollars for a hole-in-one.
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Bayern warms to Dubai
German football team Bayern Munich is considering Dubai as a regular training camp, after a successful training week here. Players enjoyed the warm winter temperatures of the UAE, having escaped sub zero temperatures back home.
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T-Junction for Lipton
The tea market in the Greater Middle East is worth more than three billion dollars. In the GCC, Unilever enjoys 80 percent market share and 90 percent household penetration. As part of an innovative marketing programme, the company has opened the world's first Lipton T Junction cafe in Dubai.
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