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Hugo Viana played for Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl in the UAE. AFP

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Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol, right, put their belts and unbeaten records on the line in Riyadh on Saturday. Getty Images

Beterbiev v Bivol: All you need to know about the mega-fight in Riyadh

Barcelona and Spain great Andres Iniesta finished his playing career at Emirates Club in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Andres Iniesta: Barcelona and Spain magician to call it a day

The first team to represent the UAE in women's international cricket in 2007. Courtesy Natasha Cherriath

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The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol hold their belts as they stare each other down ahead of their undisputed clash in Riyadh on Saturday night. Getty Images

Beterbiev vs Bivol: Contrasting characters with shared past chase undisputed glory

Kevin Garnett during half time. Victor Besa / The National

ExclusiveGarnett on NBA's Abu Dhabi journey and path ahead for Tatum

Lerone Murphy has his hand raised after a unanimous decision win over Edson Barbosa during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on May 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty

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Gerard Pique visited Abu Dhabi to take part in a 3x3 hybrid basketball-football match at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Victor Besa / The National

Exclusive'It's a tough one': Gerard Pique on European Super League proposal

Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol, right, put their belts and unbeaten records on the line in Riyadh on Saturday. Getty Images

Beterbiev v Bivol: All you need to know about the mega-fight in Riyadh

Barcelona and Spain great Andres Iniesta finished his playing career at Emirates Club in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Andres Iniesta: Barcelona and Spain magician to call it a day

The first team to represent the UAE in women's international cricket in 2007. Courtesy Natasha Cherriath

From all out for nine to staging a World Cup: the rise of UAE women’s cricket

The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol hold their belts as they stare each other down ahead of their undisputed clash in Riyadh on Saturday night. Getty Images

Beterbiev vs Bivol: Contrasting characters with shared past chase undisputed glory

Kevin Garnett during half time. Victor Besa / The National

ExclusiveGarnett on NBA's Abu Dhabi journey and path ahead for Tatum

Lerone Murphy has his hand raised after a unanimous decision win over Edson Barbosa during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC Apex on May 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty

ExclusiveMurphy on surviving being shot to fighting at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Gerard Pique visited Abu Dhabi to take part in a 3x3 hybrid basketball-football match at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Victor Besa / The National

Exclusive'It's a tough one': Gerard Pique on European Super League proposal

Artur Beterbiev, left, and Dmitry Bivol, right, put their belts and unbeaten records on the line in Riyadh on Saturday. Getty Images

Beterbiev v Bivol: All you need to know about the mega-fight in Riyadh

Barcelona and Spain great Andres Iniesta finished his playing career at Emirates Club in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Andres Iniesta: Barcelona and Spain magician to call it a day

The first team to represent the UAE in women's international cricket in 2007. Courtesy Natasha Cherriath

From all out for nine to staging a World Cup: the rise of UAE women’s cricket

The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

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