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 …

Large-scale and mega sport events (SMEs), such as Olympic Games and FIFA World Cups,
have been more frequently hosted in emerging nations. Bidding and hosting SMEs is …

This paper examines how the 2022 World Cup has transformed national and cultural identity
in Qatar, and residents' responses to such change. Our discussion draws on interviews with …

Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup (WC) was met with criticism and mixed-feelings,
especially certain journalists from the Global North. Others acknowledged that it was going …

The study examines Qatar residents' perceptions associated with the 2022 FIFA World Cup
by assessing the five dimensions of psychic income. Six months before the event, data were …

The paper makes an original contribution to knowledge in three ways. First, through
interviews with experts in Qatar, we uncover the role major sports events seek to play in the …

While sport is playing an increasingly important role in society in the Middle East, there has
been limited research on the perceived social impact of the hosting of major international …

ABSTRACT Purpose The study analyzes Arabic Tweets, with a focus on those originating
from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, to examine public perceptions of the 2022 …

This research aimed to examine the relationships between perceived social impacts and
residents' attitudes towards hosting another winter mega-sporting event depending on the …

This study examines the evolving perceptions of youth residents in Qatar, particularly
university students, regarding the social impact of hosting major sport events from 2015 to …