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We've heard of competitive races for cars, horses and even camels, but how about racing pigeons? It's an age-old sport that has caught the fancy of a dedicated group of people who are reviving the tradition in Dubai.

Our modern day Florence Nightingales may not walk hospital corridors in the dead of the night with lamps in their hands but their nimble fingers provide comfort to children suffering from cancer.

Want to discover ancient games from where today's popular sports originated? The Rugby Exiles Club could just be the place where you can enjoy your trip down sport's memory lane.

As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the Dubai Harmony Chorus will present a concert, One World, One Voice, a theme chosen to reflect the diversity of the chorus.

The BMW Club was launched recently for providing riding enthusiasts with opportunities for organised and structured rides where the knowledge and enjoyment of motorbike riding can increase with collective participation.

Once the privilege of the Japanese noble women and deeply shrouded in mystery, Japan's art of calligraphy is today enjoyed by many aficionados.

Camels, the single-humped dromedaries, are the subject of deep discussion here, at the Sufouh II archaeological area in Jumeirah, Dubai.

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They come together for the love of yoga and exercise, but stay because of the friendships they make.

Today, these birds are seen more often at pigeon races across the world. Ihab Fathy, a pigeon fancier in the UAE, participated in the recently-concluded GCC pigeon races organised by the Saudi Arabian Federation of Pigeon Races. His pigeon took fifth place out of the 550.

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