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Community FitnessGet round to these 6 Abu Dhabi golf courses

September 21, 202115 min

The modern-day game of golf originated in 15th century Scotland, which might be why the lush hills typical of the sport are so integral to the game. Upon first consideration, the arid desert landscape of the UAE seems like it would be inhospitable for a sport born in such grassy inclines. Yet, somehow, golf found home among the sand here, with the first fashioned out of dunes instead of hills. As the country developed, so...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessParalympics MENA wrap: ‘I am very satisfied and proud of myself’

September 14, 202117 min

It was another blockbuster fortnight for the MENA region after a spectacular 90 medals were won at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Check out our roundup of all the agony and ecstasy — as well as some firsts, some new records, and a whole lot of people making their country proud in this quadrennial celebration of sport. Al-Arayani on target but anguish for Al Hammadi The UAE’s sole gold of the Tokyo Paralympics belonged to sharpshooter...

by Tamara Clarke

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Community Fitness7 extra-curricular activities for kids in Abu Dhabi

August 30, 20219 min

Extra-curricular sports activities are back on in Abu Dhabi after authorities cancelled them in the wake of the pandemic 18 months ago. And that includes all sports in and out of schools, meaning the capital’s children can get back to two of the pursuits that make humans healthiest: moving and playing. A slam dunk “Very often, people forget how important physical activity is, but during this pandemic the importance of PE was felt around the...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessHistory made as first Arab-Israeli wins Paralympic gold

August 26, 20216 min

Swimmer Iyad Shalabi has become the first ever Arab-Israeli to triumph at either the Olympics or Paralympics, winning gold in the 100m backstroke in Tokyo. Israel has traditionally performed significantly better in the Paralympics than the Olympics, with 375 medals won over the years — the latest of which was Shalabi’s history-making effort. The 34-year-old’s story, like many at the Games, is an inspirational one. Shalabi was born deaf-mute before suffering paralysis of all his...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessRecord medal haul and heartwarming stories for Mena Olympic athletes

August 8, 202128 min

The curtain has come down on arguably the strangest Olympics in recent memory. But while the absence of fans from events in Tokyo was keenly felt by the participating athletes, it didn’t prevent at-home audiences from being captivated by the globe’s fiercest sporting competitors again. Social media has been abuzz with coverage from the the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and there have been some incredible stories to tell. Mena athletes were at the heart of some...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessEmirati YouTuber Money Kicks set for boxing debut

July 25, 202113 min

When American YouTuber Logan Paul fought legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather in Miami this summer, it was one of the sport’s most divisive nights. For some it was about money, as Paul made more from the fight than most professional boxers do in their entire career. For others, including current heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, it was a “breath of fresh air,” introducing a new generation of fans to boxing. Unsurprisingly, Money Kicks sits firmly in the...

by Anna Pukas

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Fitness Food HealthMr Vegan ME: ‘We’re not just a bunch of hippies’

July 21, 2021214 min

If you thought vegans were weak, Mohammed Hindawy - athlete, boxer and owner of his own vegan products company - might convince you to think again.

by Anna Pukas

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Community Fitness HealthWall sitting amputee world record holder: ‘Society stereotypes people like me’

July 15, 202110 min

Dareen Barbar lost a leg to cancer when she was only 15. Twenty-eight years later, she has earned a place in Guinness World Records with a static wall sit.

by Anna Pukas

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Community Fitness Food HealthLivehealthy is 3 years old – here’s the story so far

July 11, 202113 min

Three years ago, the UAE acquired something new: the first and (still) the only online magazine for men and women on health, fitness and wellness, beaming out from the Middle East to the world. Livehealthy covers all things to do with making you feel healthier, happier and just better. The aim is to promote awareness of good habits, encourage moderation or change where necessary and to explore new, emerging methods on how to achieve a...

by Anna Pukas

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Community Fitness Food HealthLivehealthy’s top 10 stories you keep on clicking

July 11, 202118 min

Everything has been up for discussion since Livehealthy launched three years but these are the articles that really got people clicking on to our site

by Issa Salem

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Community FitnessThe Strongest Emirati: “Don’t let your illnesses be excuses”

June 20, 202118 min

Numerous health problems have not held Youseff Al Fardan back from transforming his life – or earning the title of Strongest Emirati. In addition to breaking records, he has joined forces with Britain’s former and the UAE’s current strongest man, 27-year-old Mark Boyd. In January the pair opened their new Strong Gym in Dubai. It is one of the region’s only facilities focusing on strongman workouts. “I met Mark through mutual friends, to get personal training...

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