Saudi Arabia
Lenovo backs Saudi Arabian Football Federation
Chinese technology company Lenovo has agreed a deal to sponsor the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).
The deal names Lenovo as the official technology partner of the SAFF and its national teams
Al Hilal ‘seeks $2m settlement’ from former sleeve sponsor Flyin
Saudi Arabian football club Al Hilal is seeking a settlement payment from former sleeve sponsor, travel platform Flyin, according to local reports
Saudi Arabia builds on LET ties with Aramco Team Series
Saudi Arabia has further enhanced its backing of women’s golf by agreeing a deal with the Ladies European Tour (LET) to establish a new series of four tournaments, title sponsored by state-owned energy c…
Round-Up: US govt signals ease with Beijing 2022, beIN shows Fifa CWC in Mena, ‘no changes’ to rugby calendar until 2024, and more
US president Joe Biden's administration signalled it has no plans to boycott the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, following pressure over China's treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang
Round-Up: Amazon’s India rights ambitions, Rugby World Cup draw made, Federer’s Australian Open in doubt, and more
Amazon is expected by some sports media rights industry experts to follow up its bid for New Zealand Cricket rights in India with bids for bigger properties such as the Indian Premier League
PepsiCo endorses Saudi Sports for All Federation programme
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) and global drinks and beverage company PepsiCo have signed a two-year agreement to promote sport and active lifestyles in the kingdom
Round-Up: Le Tour’s tough Covid-19 rules, Japan to acquire 500m vaccine doses, ONE Apprentice rights deals, and more
The English Premier League allowed 2,500 supporters to attend a friendly between Brighton and Chelsea in a test of Covid-19 measures - AFP/CNA
CSM takes marketing lead on new Bahrain and Prodrive Dakar Rally entry
London-based sports marketing agency CSM has been appointed to play a major role in a new joint venture between Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, …
Formula E buoyed by Julius Baer and Saudia sponsorship renewals
Swiss private banking group Julius Baer has agreed a two-season extension to its global sponsorship of Formula E, while the electric racing series has retained Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) as title…
Sheffield United partners with Al Wefaq Rent A Car
Newly-promoted Premier League club Sheffield United has signed a new partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Al Wefaq Rent A Car.
Saudi Professional League partners with Schneider Electric
French energy management company Schneider Electric has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Professional League, the top tier of club football in Saudi Arabia
Formula E teams up with Saudi Arabian Airlines
The Formula E electric car-racing series has signed a sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)
Al Nassr lands Etihad Airways as shirt sponsor
Saudi Professional League football club Al Nassr has agreed a sponsorship deal with Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways
Levante lands Saudi shirt sponsor
Saudi mobile phone operator Jawwy, a subsidiary of telco STC, has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with Spanish LaLiga football club Levante.
Richard Mille returns to sponsor Race of Champions
Luxury watchmaker Richard Mille has agreed a deal to sponsor the upcoming edition of the Race of Champions motor-racing event.
Al-Ahli replaces Qatar Airways with Saudia
Saudi Professional League football club Al-Ahli has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with the Saudia airline.
Al-Ahli ends Qatar Airways deal
Saudi Professional League football club Al-Ahli has opted to end its shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways extends shirt sponsorship deal with Al-Ahli
Qatar Airways has renewed its shirt sponsorship deal with Saudi Professional League football club Al-Ahli.