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A view of the UAE and its neighbours, shared through photography and related commentary by people in the region

Time Frame: United nations

In March 2006, mid-season in a campaign that saw Manchester United unusually collecting only the League Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson paid a visit to Dubai.

May 20, 2013

In March 2006, mid-season in a campaign that saw Manchester United unusually collecting only the League Cup, Sir Alex Ferguson paid a visit to Dubai.

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Long Shot: Agony of Defeat

In this Long Shot series, I’ve found athletes and fans during moments of failure and frustration.

May 20, 2013

In this Long Shot series, I’ve found athletes and fans during moments of failure and frustration.

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Time Frame: The end of an era

Manchester City Football Club will mark five years under Abu Dhabi ownership in September.

May 14, 2013

Manchester City Football Club will mark five years under Abu Dhabi ownership in September.

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Long Shot: Thrill of Victory

In this Long Shot series, I’ve captured athletes expressing themselves following individual and team success.

May 12, 2013

In this Long Shot series, I’ve captured athletes expressing themselves following individual and team success.

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Focal Point: Outside the oval

After the glits and the glamour of the Dubai World Cup, it seems a good time to look at the wonderful human moments that happen off track.

April 3, 2013

After the glits and the glamour of the Dubai World Cup, it seems a good time to look at the wonderful human moments that happen off track.

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Time Frame - Dubai desert deluge

“Rain stopped play” is not a phrase much heard in these parts, but this is exactly what happened for the second running of the Dubai World Cup in 1997.

April 3, 2013

“Rain stopped play” is not a phrase much heard in these parts, but this is exactly what happened for the second running of the Dubai World Cup in 1997.

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Long Shot: Silhouettes at the Australian Open

As they jump in and out of the slivers of light, the world’s best tennis players not only compete against one another but they’re also challenged by the dramatic shifting rays of light which swallow their court vision. Unlike many of the tennis Grand Slams, the lighting conditions at the Australian Open can dictate one’s overall scheme during a match and can a cast darkness on a players momentum. *Photo editing by Sport photo editor RJ Mickelson

January 20, 2013

As they jump in and out of the slivers of light, the world’s best tennis players not only compete against one another but they’re also challenged by the dramatic shifting rays of light which swallow their court vision. Unlike many of the tennis Grand Slams, the lighting conditions at the Australian Open can dictate one’s overall scheme during a match and can a cast darkness on a players momentum. *Photo editing by Sport photo editor RJ Mickelson

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Long Shot: Sport from around the World

The National View presents the best sports images of the weekend from around the world.

December 31, 2012

The National View presents the best sports images of the weekend from around the world.

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Long Shot: Sport from around the UAE

Now that the heat of the UAE Summer has come and gone, the magic of the Sport season is in full swing. During the month of November, The National staff captured a wide range of incredible moments from the speed of F1 to the precision of Championship Golf to chaos of beach soccer.

November 29, 2012

Now that the heat of the UAE Summer has come and gone, the magic of the Sport season is in full swing. During the month of November, The National staff captured a wide range of incredible moments from the speed of F1 to the precision of Championship Golf to chaos of beach soccer.

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This sporting weekend Formula One special

The best images from the 2012 Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island.

November 5, 2012

The best images from the 2012 Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island.

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