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Al Ain can finally smile after a dismal AGL season
Al Ain’s 1-0 win over Al Ahli in the President’s Cup final ensured they did not end the season empty-handed, writes Ali Khaled. Just as importantly, it prevented their opponents from recording a treble of domestic trophies.
Samir Nasri goes with the flow in Al Ain as party continues for Manchester City
Left out of France's Fifa World Cup squad, the Manchester City midfielder did well to hide his disappointment on the field, writes Ali Khaled.
Wheelchair basketball – A relentless collision court
The ongoing wheelchair basketball tournament has been competitive, with the UAE leaving everything out on the floor, writes Ali Khaled.
Wheelchair basketball not a sport for the faint-hearted
Players compete with stunning intensity and physicality in an event that makes few concessions for disability
Al Ain can see a silver lining to a dark season
There are things to look forward to, but a gruelling schedule awaits the Garden City club.
Bringing the IPL to the UAE on a regular basis would benefit everyone involved
Success would depend on franchises and IPL benefiting from move as much as UAE would
Heavyweight boxer Faith Ulusoy only knows one direction: forward
Coming out of Turkey, Faith Ulusoy, a Mixed Martial Arts fighter and specialist kick boxer, has a perfect boxing record: One fight, one win, writes Ali Khaled.
Syrian fighter Abdulmanem Kabbani is back in spotlight
Abdulmanem Kabbani's fight against Faith Ulusoy is one of the most prominent on the May Day Mayhem card as it has been a while since the Syrian faded after promising start, writes Ali Khaled.
Dubai boxer Larry Abarra draws inspiration from Manny Pacquiao
Larry Abarra, originally from the Phillipines, will make his Dubai debut during Thursday's May Day Mayhem event and has Manny Pacquiao on his mind while he perfects his craft inside the ring, writes Ali Khaled.
Fans in UAE drawn to IPL like moths to a bright light
It is too simplistic to say it is predominantly the UAE’s taxi drivers or Asian construction workers are the only ones obsessed with cricket’s equivalent of football’s English Premier League.
All-Emirati clash in Asian Champions League has silver lining
Al Ain and Al Jazira, the UAE's remaining representatives in the 2014 Asian Champions League, will secretly be thankful that the round of 16 draw could have been far worse.
UAE Strongman Competition takes weight training to a whole new scale
Two-day competition in Dubai attracts men and women from across the Emirates and proves it takes more than just bulky muscles to win, writes Ali Khaled.
Walter Zenga seeks early retribution at Al Jazira in Arabian Gulf Cup final
A victory over Al Ahli in the Arabian Gulf Cup final will help prove the Italian has turned around the fortunes of the capital club.
Rashid Al Dhaheri taking his show on the road to new destinations
'Little Alonso' travelling to compete in Italian kart events to continue pursuing his dreams of motorsport glory
Beach polo comfortably at home in Dubai
Sport that came to life in the UAE is moving into new surroundings and receiving greater attention
