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      Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis face off in Dubai ahead of their PFL clash. Photo: PFL
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      Combat SportsFebruary 06, 2026
      MMA legend and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks to the media ahead of PFL Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National.
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      Dagestani great is training seven contenders, including cousin Usman, ahead of huge PFL show at Coca-Cola Arena on February 7

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      MMA Robert Whittaker during his practice in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
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      Zlatko Dalic credits his time in charge of Al Ain for his success as Croatia coach. AFP
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      FootballJune 15, 2024
      Khamzat Chimaev will not take part in UFC's inaugural event in Saudi Arabia due to 'persistent illness'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Chimaev out of inaugural UFC Saudi Arabia event due to illness

      Dubai-based star was scheduled to take on Robert Whittaker in promotion's debut show in the kingdom on June 22

      Combat SportsJune 14, 2024
      France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C) acknowledges the crowd at the end of the International friendly football match between France and Canada at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, on June 9, 2024. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)
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      FootballJune 12, 2024
      UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the UAE and Bahrain. Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Bento: UAE must improve for next phase of 2026 World Cup qualifying

      National team, already secured of top spot in Group H of Round 2, held to a 1-1 draw by Bahrain in Dubai

      FootballJune 12, 2024
      The UAE defeated Nepal to make it five wins from five in Round 2 of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: UAE FA
      UAE looking at bigger picture in 2026 World Cup qualifier

      National team have already secured qualification to next stage and will aim to maintain perfect record

      FootballJune 10, 2024
      Ismail Matar's retirement brings the curtain down on a golden era of UAE football. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      End of an era as former UAE golden boy Ismail Matar retires

      All change in Emirati football as former national team stars Mabkhout, Abdulrahman and Khalil search for new clubs

      FootballJune 05, 2024
      Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Winning the Champions League also reflected the success embedded in the country’s diversity as Emirati players blended brilliantly with the team’s expatriates

      OpinionMay 31, 2024
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      Combat SportsMay 30, 2024
      Islam Makhachev during his rematch against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Lightweight champion has big plans after this weekend's main event and hopes for a return to Abu Dhabi in October

      Combat SportsMay 29, 2024
      Fabio De Lima, right, and Caio Canedo, left, played a crucial role in helping Al Wasl win the Pro League title for the first time in 17 years. Photo: PLC
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      FootballMay 28, 2024
      Erik celebrates after scoring for Al Ain during the Asian Champions League semi-final second leg against Al Hilal in Riyadh on April 23, 2024. Getty Images
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      Brazilian was injured for final against Yokohama but played key role in UAE club's march to glory

      FootballMay 27, 2024
      Al Ain's Khalid Al Hashemi celebrates the win. Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos in the AFC Champions League final second leg. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Defender dedicates Asian Champions League glory to UAE leadership following win over Yokohama F Marinos

      FootballMay 26, 2024
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