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Baseball made its debut in the region at Dubai Sports City

Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase at Dubai Sports City introduced the American sport to fans in the region. All photos: Baseball United

An All-Stars clash marked the start of baseball in the region during an exhilarating opening night in Dubai on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Emirates Cricket Board have agreed a 15-year deal with Baseball United

Kash Shaikh, the founder of Baseball United, promised to bring “a little bit of Americana to Dubai”

Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

There was a lot of enthusiasm for the opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

Fans are a lot closer to the action in baseball than cricket

Baseball United have high hopes for the game in Dubai

Baseball made its debut in the region at Dubai Sports City

Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase at Dubai Sports City introduced the American sport to fans in the region. All photos: Baseball United

An All-Stars clash marked the start of baseball in the region during an exhilarating opening night in Dubai on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Emirates Cricket Board have agreed a 15-year deal with Baseball United

Kash Shaikh, the founder of Baseball United, promised to bring “a little bit of Americana to Dubai”

Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

There was a lot of enthusiasm for the opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai

Fans are a lot closer to the action in baseball than cricket

Baseball United have high hopes for the game in Dubai

Baseball made its debut in the region at Dubai Sports City

Baseball United opening night in Dubai - in pictures

Relief goods that will be sent to Lebanon are packed at Expo City Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National

Volunteers pack donations for Lebanon aid at Expo City in Dubai - in pictures

Volunteers pack aid bound for Lebanon at Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Antonie Robertson/The National

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