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South African swimmer Chad Le Clos said Wednesday from Dubai that he wants to set a world record in the 100- or 200-metre butterfly events. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Katinka Hosszu and Chad Le Clos headline Fina Swimming World Cup

Fina official has high praise for Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai while Chad Le Clos is in pursuit of a world record and Katinka Hosszu holds a huge lead in the women's standings, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportOctober 16, 2013
Ethiopia's Salahdin Said, centre, heads the ball at Nigeria's goal during their African Cup of Nations Group C match at Rustenburg, South Africa. After falling off the football map for three decades Ethiopia is now just two games away from qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Armando Franca / AP Photo
You can almost see Sao Paulo from Addis Ababa

Sunday, at 4pm local time, Addis Ababa will come to a standstill. Ethiopia, the lowest-ranked African side still capable of qualifying for next summer’s Fifa World Cup, play the first of two play-off matches against the champions of the continent, Nigeria.

SportOctober 12, 2013
An aerial view the Bahrain International Circuit. Reuters
Bahrain given green light for pre-season testing

Bahrain to host two pre-season F1 tests, but UAE circuit officials unhappy with Whitmarsh comments.

SportOctober 03, 2013
Mohammed ben Sulayem. Pawan Singh / The National
Mohammed Ben Sulayem considers challenging Jean Todt for FIA presidency

Mohammed ben Sulayem confirms he is on verge of running for FIA presidency.

Other SportSeptember 27, 2013
Saudi Arabia´s Abdullah Bamogaddam is congratulated by Dr Mohammed Ben Sulayem after earning selection in Abu Dhabi to the FIA Institute´s 2013/14 Young Driver Excellence Academy. Courtesy FIA Institute
19-year-old Saudi Arabian to represent Middle East at FIA’s driving academy

The Middle East will be represented at next season’s FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy by Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Bamogaddam after the 19 year old was selected by a panel of judges ahead of 15 others from the region.

Other SportSeptember 25, 2013
The 16 drivers taking part in the regional selection event at Yas Marina Circuit were involved in a series of tests on the track, in the gym and in the classroom. Courtesy FIA Institute
Ricard Cregan keen to ensure Yas Marina Circuit caters to Abu Dhabi community

Yas Marina Circuit launched its calendar for the new season with Richard Cregan, the chief executive, proclaiming that the four-year-old racetrack is set for its busiest and most ambitious year yet.

The NationalSeptember 24, 2013
Mansour Al Helei attended a session on sponsorship, ‘the best thing I have ever heard,’ he said. Courtesy FIA Institute
Emirati driver Al Helei hopes to make grade and join FIA Academy

Wednesday is judgement day for the 16 drivers taking part in this week's FIA regional selection event at Yas Marina. Emirati Mansour Al Helei discusses his experience so far.

SportSeptember 24, 2013
Barcelona players throw coach Pep Guardiola in the air after defeating Estudiantes in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi. Fahad Shadeed / Reuters
Primera Liga president open to idea of staging matches in the UAE

Javier Tebas was in the Emirates as part of a worldwide charm offensive that aims to increase sponsorship revenue for the 20 clubs playing in the Spanish top flight.

FootballSeptember 23, 2013
Yas Marina Circuit will play host to a selection process for next season’s FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy. Lee Hoagland / The National

UAE driver Mansour Al Helei will join 15 participants from Middle East and Mediterranean for a selection process for next season’s FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportSeptember 21, 2013
A race marshal waves off go kart drivers as they take off for the practice round while competing in the Ramadan Super Prix Challenge at the Al Ain Raceway Track in Al Ain. Abdullah Suleiman Al Rawahi (11) won the tournament, followed by his brother Sanad Suleiman al Rawahi. Silvia Razgova / The National
When it comes to UAE motorsport, it all starts with karting

The launch of the new local motorsport season has raised questions about ways to improve Emirati participation and how to ensure a promising future for regional racing

Other SportSeptember 17, 2013
Daniel Ricciardo has a perma-smile, but that hides a fiercely competitive nature when he lines up on the grid for Toro Rosso. Peter Fox / Getty Images
Smile on face of Red Bull's Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo just a ruse

Daniel Ricciardo is fiercely competitive under the helmet, and he will need to be if, as Mark Webber intimated, he replaces his Australian compatriot at Red Bull Racing next year.

SportAugust 26, 2013
Paul di Resta's Force India car is helped off the track by marshals at Spa. Francois Lenoir / Reuters
Paul di Resta's Belgian Grand Prix ends in more disappointment

Force India driver's race weekend proved as undulating as the ups and downs of Belgium's most famous track, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportAugust 25, 2013
It took Sebastian Vettel just four turns to drive past Lewis Hamilton at Spa on Sunday. Francois Lenoir / Reuters
Formula One title not on Vettel's mind despite Belgian Grand Prix win

Red Bull Racing driver seems peerless after extending his championship lead to 46 points. Gary Meenaghan reports from Spa-Francorchamps.

SportAugust 25, 2013
Adrian Sutil, left, and Lewis Hamilton, right, used to be on much friendlier terms.
Formula One: Adrian Sutil tells Lewis Hamilton to "grow up"

The Force India driver upset with the 2008 world driver for the breakdown of their friendship and lack of communication, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportAugust 22, 2013
Leeds United have high hopes for the season ahead.
Leading Leeds United are the sleeping giants with Arabic spice

Newly appointed club chairman, Salah Nooruddin, speaks to Gary Meenaghan about his passion for football, plans for global expansion and hopes for season ahead.

The NationalAugust 17, 2013
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