This article critically reviews the main themes and research agendas that have been
explored to study the relationship between sport and the Arabian Peninsula. It identifies four …

This article investigates why the small Middle Eastern country Qatar is investing so heavily in
the sport sector. The country is hosting prestigious sporting events such as the Asian …

Through the use of document analysis, field work and semi-structured interviews at five
major tournaments in Asia, North America, Europe and South America, the paper examines …

Drawing on official documents and empirical examples, this article analyses Qatar's sports
strategy to gain attraction and generate soft power globally. The paper shows how the …

State leaders in the Arabian Peninsula have increasingly sought to host globalized sporting
events to broadcast a cosmopolitan and modern image of the region. These efforts are …

This article argues that the decision to award Qatar the World Cup in 2022 will have a lasting
impact on the Gulf state, I suggest that hosting the 2022 World Cup is a central part of Qatar's …

Abstract The Arabian Gulf region has witnessed tremendous social, political and economic
change in recent decades. The State of Qatar's ambitious global visions mean that it is a …

This book investigates the political implications of country promotion through practices of
'nation-branding'by drawing on contemporary examples from the sports, urban development …

Previous research has supported the idea that achievements in international sports might
contribute to national pride. However, the potential role of political regimes has been widely …

In December 2010 Qatar won the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In the following
years Qatar have gained significant influence within global sports. The small desert state …