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German triathlete Till Schramm splits his time in between Europe and Dubai. Courtesy RACE.ME Events
German triathlete Till Schramm will benefit on familiar turf at Dubai International Triathlon

New course for Saturday's event is nothing new for Dubai-based Schramm, writes Ali Khaled. Schramm also says that he is in great physical condition to go one better than his second-place finish last time out.

SportNovember 12, 2015
Thierry Henry discussed Arsenal’s chance at a Premier League title and France’s Euro 2016 hopes yesterday. Alex Atack for The National
Thierry Henry says expectations high but France can win Euro 2016

Thierry Henry says France can win Euro 2016 next year on home soil and that Arsenal, the club where he enjoyed his best years as a player, have a genuine shot at the Premier League title.

FootballNovember 12, 2015
For the love of the game: Yemeni team Al Tilal defy the odds to participate at Dubai tournament
For the love of the game: Yemeni team Al Tilal defy the odds to participate at Dubai tournament
SportNovember 11, 2015
Felipe Azevedo is an accomplished triathlete in this own right and is now assisting the progress of the sport in the UAE. Reem Mohammed / The National
Filipe Azevedo: Aiding the UAE’s rapid triathlon progress at Dubai’s Bespoke Ride

Ali Khaled talks to Filipe Azevedo, the pro-triathlete coach at Dubai's Bespoke Ride gym, about his role in boosting the popularity of triathlon in the UAE.

Other SportNovember 11, 2015
Emirati athlete Mohammed Al Hammadi his hoping his successes inspire others to take up sport and activities. Courtesy Jaber Abdeen
UAE’s Paralympics hope Mohammed Al Hammadi sees silver lining is inspiring others

With a personal haul of three silver medals and one bronze, the recently concluded IPC Athletics World Championships at Doha was a huge success for the UAE’s Mohammed Al Hammadi. But he is still hungry for more.

SportNovember 09, 2015
Al Ahli fans remained in full voice throughout the Asian Champions League final first leg against Guangzhou Evergrande. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Al Ahli fans remain confident of ACL success as lack of goals fails to dampen sense of occasion

Ali Khaled spent the first leg of the Asian Champions League final first leg at the Rashid Stadium among the fans.

FootballNovember 08, 2015
Palestine, in red, hosted the UAE in their Group A World Cup qualifier in September that ended in a goalless draw. Ahmad Gharabli / AFP
Saudi Arabia’s withdrawal from 2018 World Cup qualifier widens road to Russia for UAE

Chance for Mahdi Ali’s side to catch up as Group A leaders pull out of Palestine tie, writes Ali Khaled.

SportNovember 03, 2015
Brazil won the final of Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup at Dubai International Marine Club in 2014 . Satish Kumar / The National
The Lowdown: All you need to know about the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup

The fifth staging of the competition kicks off tomorrow at the Dubai International Marine Club with the UAE aiming for a strong start against Egypt.

SportNovember 01, 2015
Brazilian UFC fighter Rani Yahya, left, was impressed by what he saw during a jiu-jitsu workshop in Dubai. Courtesy Fit Republik
Brazilian UFC fighter Rani Yahya says MMA and jiu-jitsu has bright future in UAE

Brazilian, who competes in the featherweight division of the mixed martial arts series (MMA), took part in a two-day jiu-jitsu workshop in Dubai and is impressed with the level of participation in the region, writes Ali Khaled.

Other SportOctober 30, 2015
Lee Myong-joo celebrates with teammates after scoring Al Ain's opening goal against Al Jazira. Delores Johnson / The National
Al Ain defeat struggling Al Jazira to cement place at the top of AGL table

Al Ain overcame Al Jazira at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to cement their position at the top of the league, while their opponents tasted a third defeat.

SportOctober 30, 2015
Fahad Al Alawi, left, and Abdullah Al Alawi, in training for the EAFl Falcons U18s. Ravindranath K / The National
US college ball the big ambition for EAFL U18 cousins Abdullah and Fahad Al Alawi

Ali Khaled talks to two Emirati cousins who since learining to play American football with the EAFL, have grand ambitions to play in the United Styates.

SportOctober 28, 2015
Nick Watson and his son Rio take part in a triathlon. Courtesy Stephanie Hamilton​
Just another triathlon for duo

Under the banner of Team Angel Wolf, Nick Watson and his son have entered several races over the past 12 months.

UAEOctober 27, 2015
The UAE last won the Gulf Cup of Nations in 2013, but the competition itself is losing relevance. Fadi Al Assaad / Reuters
Gulf Cup of Nations losing relevance in increasingly crowded football calendar

Qualification for the World Cup and Asian Cup are far more lucrative, and most national teams in the Arabian Gulf may admit in private that they could do without the distraction of a weeks-long competition that remains unsanctioned by Fifa, writes Ali Khaled.

SportOctober 27, 2015
The EAFL season starts next month but Tony Robinson, who moved to the UAE in August, has been working out with Abu Dhabi Wildcat players for the past few weeks. Delores Johnson / The National
American Tony Robinson brings ‘football culture’ to Emirates American Football League gridiron

Former Georgia Tech player returns to sport as Abu Dhabi Wildcats’ new coach and is already targeting another appearance for his team in the EAFL title game, writes Ali Khaled.

SportOctober 13, 2015
Nasser Al Shamrani (no 15) and his Saudi Arabia teammates have targeted Omar Abdulrahman, right, in the past and are expected to hand a rough treatment again. Courtesy Al Ittihad
UAE-Saudi Arabia football rivalry is rocking in the Gulf region

After a few tough clashes with Saudi Arabia, UAE’s period of excellence has coincided with the rivals’ decline and today’s the best chance to get a first win.

SportOctober 07, 2015
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