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In motorsport, if you want to play, you have to pay
In the same way everybody who has ever visited a race circuit knows the mantra “motorsport can be dangerous”, everyone with a serious interest in racing also knows motorsport is expensive.
Dubai Tour 2015: Extended route, Paul Smith jerseys and other new features
The 2015 Dubai Tour will introduce several new features. Gary Meenaghan finds out what they are.
Ronan Morgan wants to pull ATCUAE together on track
As motorsports director for the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE, Ronan Morgan has a plan to keep everyone on track and going in the same direction.
Karters of all ages, including Rashid ‘Little Alonso’ Al Dhaheri’ to have their day in Dubai
Six year-old Emirati kart-racer Rashid Al Dhaheri, fresh from featuring in The New York Times last week, will compete Friday in what is being billed as the biggest karting day held in the UAE.
Dubai Marathon title comes early for Ethiopia’s Lemi Berhanu Hayle
With a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, 28 seconds, Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the Dubai Marathon on Friday.
Aselefech Mergia claims women’s crown at Dubai Marathon
At 2 hours, 20 minutes, 29 seconds, Aselefech Mergia came within 31 seconds of her own course record in winning the Dubai Marathon out of the women's field on Friday.
18 months after giving birth, Aselefech Mergia adds another chapter to Dubai Marathon lore
'After maternity leave and two years without running any marathons, to come back and win the Dubai Marathon for the third time in my life is very special' Aselefech Mergia told Gary Meenaghan on Friday.
Sebastian Coe fights for uniform doping battle but allays mistrust by using Usain Bolt’s example
The former double Olympic gold medallist and IAAF presidency hopeful wants to build on trust as well as reduce the burden of dope testing on national member federations.
Dubai Marathon being promoted as a race between rivals, not against the clock
Event organisers are more focused on improving quality of competition than on breaking records, writes Gary Meenaghan.
Manchester City starlet George Evans provides spark against Hamburg
Substitute plays his midfield role with aplomb and sets up for first goal for Manchester City during friendly at Al Ain, writes Gary Meenaghan.
Haile Gebrselassie explains the Dubai Marathon
The three-times successive winner of the Dubai Marathon from 2008-2010 speaks with Gary Meenaghan about Friday's race.
Everything you need to know about the Dubai Marathon
The Dubai Marathon begins bright and early at 7am on Friday. Ahead of the race Gary Meenaghan breaks down the basics.
Porsche GT3 leader Schmid prepares for relatively hot Qatar
Nabooda Racing driver arrives for the third round of the season having won three of the four races this season, and with a four-point lead over Kuwait’s Zaid Ashkanani at the top of the championship standings.
Fight to the finish for friends Ahmad Al Maqoodi and Ahmed Al Fahim at Emirates Desert Championship
Al Maqoodi is not letting his relationship with Al Fahim get in the way of a title shot after a very close series, especially after finishing second last season, writes Gary Meenaghan.
Move over Jose Mourinho, Ivan Jovanovic is the Special One
Since the coach arrived 18 months ago, the Dubai football club have won the GCC title and reached the Arabian Gulf Cup final, writes Gary Meenaghan.
