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Capital stays on course as a leading golf destination

The capital is on course to become one of the world’s top golfing destinations according to a new report. The statistics, which were released by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) at the inaugural HSBC Golf Business Forum, …

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Superstars of world cricket ready to sweep into UAE for top tourney

Cricket fans from across the emirate have been bowled over with excitement this week, as 20 star-studded premier league matches have been confirmed to be played right here in the UAE. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced that the …

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Global tri-talent set to tackle capital challenge

THE capital’s Corniche will be packed with world-class talent this weekend, as the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon gets set to start along the iconic seafront. Race fans will be able to witness row upon row of the best tri-talent on …

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Coach gets coached for TriYas fundraiser

One local football coach turned the tables on training, when preparing for the TriYas last weekend. It was coach Kevin Hodgson’s turn to be put through his paces, as he prepped for the triathlon in order to raise funds for …

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Hundreds of youngsters to take part in second junior triathlon

  The capital’s sporty youngsters are getting set for this year’s Abu Dhabi Junior Triathlon. The second instalment of the competition promises to be bigger than last year’s inaugural event – a duathlon – which saw over 100 children involved. …

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Kicking out those winter blues

Almost 400 professional footballers from five international teams and seven leading club sides are using Zayed Sports City in the capital to stay at the top of their game during the winter months. The players – from top sides such …

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Djokovic aims for a hat-trick

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic returns to Abu Dhabi this week with plans to secure an unprecedented third Mubadala World Tennis Championship title. Victory at Zayed Sports City would see the Serbian take home the trophy for a third consecutive year …

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Tsonga set to serve up thrills on Kids Day

Youngsters looking to have a ball in the capital and meet their tennis heroes will be able to head down to the specially designated ‘Kids Day’ at the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Hosted on day one of the tournament, …

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Abu Dhabi the ‘chequered flag’ for F1 season in 2014

Formula One fans have more to look forward to next year, as Abu Dhabi will replace Brazil to become the season-end showdown race. The announcement came as the F1 governing body Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) revised the calendar for …

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World Cup trophy makes UAE debut

Football fans in the capital will have a chance to see the one and only FIFA World Cup trophy in all its 18-carat golden glory, as the iconic cup lands in Abu Dhabi as part of its world tour. On …

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