It’s all thanks to a multi-year deal signed between DCT Abu Dhabi and the NBA, whose commissioner Adam Silver believes the agreement is only just the start for the league in this part of the world.

Since its launch in 2015, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tour has become one of the world's leading professional jiu-jitsu championships. It is organised by the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) with ...