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Harriet Shephard

'Workout holidays': These UAE residents buy plane tickets, travel abroad to run marathons

'Why choose between adventure and challenge when you can have both? It's a unique way of travelling, exploring, and challenging myself all at once', said one resident

UAE: Why the world's best surfers are competing in Abu Dhabi

'To push surfing in this part of the world really is a testament to the sporting ambitions of the UAE,' said Morocco’s first professional surfer

UAE: Meet the sisters breaking records, creating a legacy in national motorsports

Speaking to Khaleej Times at the recent launch of AKCEL GP, the Al Qubaisi sisters expressed their desire to help diversify motorsports

Dubai: Race in the sea, cycle with Burj Khalifa views; 5 reasons, tips to try the triathlon

'The golden sunrise behind the skyline was breathtaking'; here's the personal experience of this writer who joined the inaugural Dubai T100 Triathlon last month

Discover Phuket, Thailand’s most misunderstood island

Far more than just a wild party spot, Phuket offers a tempting fusion of nature, culture, activities, and relaxing beach time

Dubai: Meet the ultra-cyclist who has dedicated her career to supporting female athletes

In 2022, Dawn Barnable co-founded The Mettleset, a podcast that features region's female (and male) sporting trailblazers and now has listeners in 114 countries

Panic attacks, nightmares: UAE-based women talk about over 100 symptoms of menopause

It's both a tricky time and a powerful time, some theorists believe it's when women are finally allowed to become who they were truly meant to be, says expert

UAE: Meet the artist behind comic books featuring Abu Dhabi, Arab world

Anna Thackray is on a mission to introduce the world to the stories and legends of the Gulf region

UAE: Meet viral, all-girl run club founder who believes in making friends, not winning races

While her first few Friday morning runs were attended by only three to five women, it now attracts up to 50 per session

Dubai: Want to try a triathlon? How to conquer race with zero experience

From how to create perfect training plan to what to eat and wear, two triathletes share everything to know ahead of the Dubai T100 triathlon race

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Harriet Shephard

'Workout holidays': These UAE residents buy plane tickets, travel abroad to run marathons

UAE: Why the world's best surfers are competing in Abu Dhabi

UAE: Meet the sisters breaking records, creating a legacy in national motorsports

Dubai: Race in the sea, cycle with Burj Khalifa views; 5 reasons, tips to try the triathlon

Discover Phuket, Thailand’s most misunderstood island

Dubai: Meet the ultra-cyclist who has dedicated her career to supporting female athletes

Panic attacks, nightmares: UAE-based women talk about over 100 symptoms of menopause

UAE: Meet the artist behind comic books featuring Abu Dhabi, Arab world

UAE: Meet viral, all-girl run club founder who believes in making friends, not winning races

Dubai: Want to try a triathlon? How to conquer race with zero experience

Harriet Shephard

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