Fifa president Gianni Infantino delivers a keynote speech at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov attends Day 1 of the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazario joins Fifa president Gianni Infantino on stage during the opening of the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
Tennis player Novak Djokovic on stage. The 24-time Grand Slam champion says he plans to play on until at least the LA Olympics in 2028.
Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur speaks to media at the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
Manny Pacquiao, boxing's only eight-division champion, was one of the guests interviewed on Day 1 of the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah.
Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council addresses the audience at the World Sports Summit in Dubai.
Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National newspaper, speaks to Bahrain's Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, during their discussion 'Leading from the Front, The Discipline of a World Champion and The Vision of a Prince'.
Attendees at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Ons Jabeur and Paula Badosa during a panel session on Day 1 of the World Sports Summit in Dubai.