As the region’s nations establish themselves as sporting powers, countries such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have pumped millions into sponsoring football clubs.
A report published by Repucom states that in 2014 alone, brands from the UAE spent $163 million on shirt sponsorship deals.
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