Qatar seals World Cup 2022 security dealThe Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has signed a security agreement with Interpol to support its security and safety efforts during its hosting of the World Cup 2022 in the country. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nas More… |
Bahrain basks in Olympics gloryMaryam Yusuf Jamal last night gave Bahrain its first Olympics medal after she produced a superb performance to clinch the bronze in the final of the women's 1500m race at Olympics Statdium in London. A two-time world champion at the More… |
Britain launches massive tourism campaignVisitBritain, Britain’s national tourism agency, has announced the launch of its 'Goodwill Ambassador' programme in conjunction with its four-year global ‘Britain You’re Invited’ campaign. The 'Britain You’re Invited,' camp More… |
IOC rejects Iran complaint over London 2012 logoThe International Olympic Committee has rejected Iran's complaint that the logo for the 2012 Olympics resembles the word Zion and is racist. "The London 2012 logo represents the figure 2012, nothing else," the IOC said in a statement on Tu More… |
London Olympics 'offers infrastructure tips’Middle East companies looking to capitalise on Qatar’s infrastructure spending spree for the 2022 World Cup can learn valuable lessons from London’s preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, an industry expert said. Simon Wright, director o More… |
Qatar firms 'can learn from London Games'Middle East companies looking to capitalise on Qatar’s infrastructure spending for the 2022 World Cup can learn valuable lessons from London’s preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, an industry expert said. Simon Wright, director of infr More… |
Aggreko to provide generators for London OlympicsThe London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Locog) has appointed Aggreko as the exclusive supplier of temporary energy services for London 2012. Under the agreement, Aggreko will provide power across 39 venue More… |