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    Tuesday Apr 17

    An introduction to Tabata training

    Tabata protocol is a Japanese training technique that promotes anaerobic and aerobic fitness. Each session must comprise 20 seconds of intense training, followed by 10 seconds of rest. There is a total of eight sessions or rounds, so you exercise for four minutes in total.

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    Tuesday Apr 10

    Five We Like: Early morning fitness classes in Dubai

    Keen to get your blood pumping and yet still be at your desk, ready to work at 9am? These crack of dawn fitness classes are the perfect solution…

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    Monday Apr 2

    Spotted at the races

    Gulf News hosted race-goers at the Dubai World Cup, Meydan.

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    Saturday Mar 31

    Dubai World Cup 2012: The winning horses

    A look at the winning horses at Dubai World Cup 2012, world's richest horse racing event.

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    Saturday Mar 31

    Racegoers flock to Dubai's Meydan

    Horse racing enthusiasts flock to Dubai's Meydan racecourse to watch the world's richest horse racing event, Dubai World Cup 2012

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    Friday Mar 16

    Sachin Tendulkar: Life in pictures

    Sachin Tendulkar scores his 100th century during the One-Day International Asia Cup cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Dhaka.

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    Wednesday Mar 14

    Fans ecstatic after UAE's historic feat

    Emiratis , Arabs and other expatriates had joint celebrations after the tourists rallied to beat much-fancied Uzbekistan 3-2 in the Asian qualifiers.
    Fans watched the much-anticipated UAE-Uzbekistan match at their workplaces, cafes, restaurants, social clubs and homes. Football fans celebrated the UAE’s maiden qualification for the Olympic Games in great spirits. The historic inclusion after a tightly-fought match had fans on tenterhooks. Football fever is expected to grip the UAE until the young sporting icons step foot in London.

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    Sunday Mar 4

    Dubai Duty Free Men's Open

    All the action from this year's Dubai Duty Free Men's Open.

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    Friday Mar 2

    Fans turn out in droves to see stars

    The fortnight-long 20th Dubai Duty Free Championships conclude this evening with what should be a memorable men’s singles final providing a fitting end to two fascinating weeks of tennis. Fans from all over the world enjoyed cheering on their favourite players on centre court, taking in the various sideshows and sampling the catering on offer at the Dubai Tennis Stadium in Garhoud. Gulf News photographers Hadrian Hernandez, Pankaj Sharma and Oliver Clarke were there to capture the action on the court and the fans off it.

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    Sunday Feb 26

    Dubai Duty Free Women's Open

    All the action from this year's Dubai Duty Free Women's Open.

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    Sunday Dec 18

    Hamdan's best: Stars who left their mark

    Here are 10 of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's best known champion race horses.

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    Tuesday Oct 4

    Daring manoeuvres on the Dubai Motorcross track

    Stefan Lindeque captures all the breathtaking action at Dubai Motorcross (DMX) track

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    Sunday Jul 31

    In pictures: Khalid Al Halyan

    Ace golfer Khalid Al Halyan says he could have achieved a lot more as a player than he has as an administrator

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    Thursday Jul 21

    In pictures: Lord’s and masters of the game

    The much-awaited clash between India and England got off under gloomy skies at Lord’s on Thursday. The players spent had extra practice session until play began in the 2,000th Test and the 100th contest between these two teams. Though much has centred around the landmark 100 centuries of Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, the hosts came under immense pressure in the opening session losing the in-form Alastair Cook and skipper Andrew Strauss soon after the lunch break, both off Zaheer Khan, to enliven the contest. India are currently No 1 in the ICC’s Test Championship table and England third. But England will leapfrog the Indians at the top of the rankings if they win the four-match series by two clear Tests.

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    Sunday Jul 17

    In pictures: First emirati snooker champion Obaid Khalifa

    Former UAE snooker champion recounts his reign as UAE's king of snooker.

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    Wednesday Jul 13

    Last year's British open final four

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    Saturday Jun 18

    In pictures: Former world powerboat champion Ali Nasser

    Ali Nasser, who became the first Emirati world powerboat champion in 1999, went on to carve a niche for himself in the fast-paced sport by winning 18 Grand Prix titles as a member of the Victory Team

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    Monday Jun 6

    In pictures: Al Jazira's first league victory

    Cameroonian national Jean Claude Mangan kept his nerves to win a penalty shootout against Briton Wayne Stimcamp during Al Jazira Club's Celebration of Champions event to win a luxurious Ferrari Italia 458 valued at Dh1 million — the biggest ever give-away in the history of UAE football

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    Saturday Jun 4

    In pictures: Sultan Zarawani

    Former UAE cricket team captain Sultan Zarawani wishes he could get involved in cricket again and do something that will trigger an interest amongst youngsters

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    Saturday Jun 4

    In pictures: Epsom Derby

    The 232nd running of the Investec Derby, the world’s greatest flat race, was held Saturday on Epsom Race course in Surrey

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    Sunday May 29

    In pictures: Indian Premier League

    All the action from the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League 2011.

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    Saturday May 28

    Indian Premier League 2011 final in pictures

    All the action from the Indian Premier League 2011 final match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.A.Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings won the League by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs.

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    Saturday May 21

    Aziz Al Redha: Riding winners

    Almost 30 years ago Aziz Al Redha made history by becoming the first Emirati jockey to win in the UK. He is still passionate about horses and trains Purebred Arabians.

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    Saturday May 7

    Salem Bin Dasmal enjoying life after tennis

    A look at the life of former professional tennis player and UAE champion Salem Bin Dasmal

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    Tuesday Apr 12

    In pictures: Presidents Cup 2011

    On and off the field actions from the Presidents Cup 2011.

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