Eye on UAE: The local sporting scene for the second week of March, 2016

News, notes, profiles and features from around the UAE sporting world.

Arabian Saluki dogs, one of the oldest-known breeds of domesticated dog in the world, sprint for the line during the ninth edition of the Saluki Championship that took place on Sunday in the Al Marmoum area of Dubai. The event was attend by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. Courtesy Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage CentreShow less

Eye on UAE is The National’s weekly look at the sporting scene around the United Arab Emirates.

• Roberto Carlos hosting clinic: The Former Real Madrid defender will lead the Du Football Championships Clinic training programme. Find out when and where.

• Sportsperson of the Week: Former England women's cricketer Kathryn Doherty talks to Amith Passela about her past achievements and life in the UAE.

• Petrovic secures third Fazza Championship for Freediving title: Ahmed Rizvi writes about Serbia's Branko Petrovic, who in Dubai won his third Fazza Championship for freediving title.

• Ice hockey in Abu Dhabi: The UAE are the host team for the IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia, where they are among the favourites with defending champions Chinese Taipei.

• Around the UAE: Asianet Premier League T20 winners, National golf team wins medal and more.

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