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Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s

Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s

The team that represented the UAE in its only FIFA World Cup appearance in 1990 are the latest to join the list of legends taking part in the Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s from March 11-13. Local football fans will... (Continue reading)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in Dubai

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in Dubai

A spectacular city of contrasts on the Persian Gulf where east meets west, Dubai has grown exponentially over the last few years. Its sandy beaches have become one of its many tourist attractions, while its deserts stretch out infinitely in... (Continue reading)

Thousands of OFW’s in Dubai watch how Pacquiao knocks out Cotto

Thousands of OFW's in Dubai watch how Pacquiao knocks out Cotto

Even before the bell rang in the first round Filipinos in Dubai on Sunday were are already up on their feet cheering for Manny Pacquiao for his much-awaited battle against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto. Since Sunday is the first... (Continue reading)

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Dubai will bid for 2020 Olympics

Dubai will bid for 2020 Olympics

Dubai is planning to bid to host the 2020 Olympics. The first meeting to discuss the bid will be held on Monday. The talks will be chaired by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, news agency... (Continue reading)

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Kenya Makes History At Dubai Rugby Sevens

Kenya’s rugby team made history on Saturday by charging their way into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. Along the way they thrashed defending champions Fiji 26-7 in the quarterfinal before being stopped by a resurgent... (Continue reading)

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Rugby World Cup Sevens In Dubai

With only 47 days to go until Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 kicks off in Dubai, event organisers are confident that the eagerly awaited three-day showpiece will set new standards on and off the pitch. Over 100,000 people packed into... (Continue reading)

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Burj Dubai Video – From A Base Jumper

We have all been waiting for the first videos from the top of the Burj Dubai and now it comes from an illegal base jumper? See yourself and imagine that is your view after you wake up in the morning… Feel... (Continue reading)

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IRB Rugby Sevens 2008/ 09 In Dubai

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the award-winning Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens will once again launch the IRB Sevens World Series. The IRB confirmed the dates of the eight international tournaments to form the 2008/09 IRB Sevens World Series,... (Continue reading)

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New Zealand Top At Dubai Rugby Sevens

New Zealand has won the opening round of the International Rugby Board’s World Series Sevens in Dubai. The defending champions beat Fiji 31-21 in the final early this morning (NZ time), making the most of a period when Fiji’s Emosi Vucago... (Continue reading)

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Hawk Eye In Dubai

The hi-tech Hawk-Eye system will be used in the upcoming Dubai Tennis Championships, which runs from February 19 to March 3, the tournament’s official website reported on Wednesday. The state-of-art line-calling system has been used in television coverage of several major... (Continue reading)

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Dubai Rugby Sevens Finished

South Africa rallied from 12-0 down at halftime to crush New Zealand 31-12 in the final of the rugby Dubai Sevens after New Zealand routed Canada 31-0 in heavy rain earlier Saturday. Canada was in the quarter-finals of an IRB... (Continue reading)

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